Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/10501 - INV06171

Medirest Signature; Greenock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greenock is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's learning at Glenpark Early Learning Centre. The role offers a Grade 5 salary from £32,294 to £34,185, with flexible working arrangements and comprehensive employee benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will need to pass a PVG check for regulated roles.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants selected for regulated roles must complete a PVG check.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours within the designated timeframe of 8am to 6pm.
• Participate in the well-being support programs offered.
• Engage in career development opportunities.

Job description

Job Description

Early Yrs Educ/Child Care Off REF: ECOD/10501

Salary: Grade 5 £32,294 - £34,185

Location: Glenpark Early Learning Centre, Madeira Street, Greenock

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temp for Up to 1 Year

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

Employee Benefits: Find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet on our website

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.
• Check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication including interview invites and offers will be sent via email. Ensure emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council are not filtered into spam.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer. More information is available in the 'Essential Applicant Information'.
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children/protected adults), a PVG check is required. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure. Successful candidates will bear the cost of their disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC is required, it must be maintained, including paying applicable fees. SSSC fees are waived for local authority staff under the current pay deal.

Further Assistance

Requests for alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) or assistance attending/interviewing can be directed to the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists are welcome. Skills gained in military service can often be transferred to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working options including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid, and Flexible Retirement, to help balance work and personal responsibilities. Details are available in our Flexible Working Policy.

Early Years

All early years services operate between 8am and 6pm. Applicants must be able to work contracted hours within this timeframe.