Early Years Education/Child Care Officer - (Temp/Part Time/Term Time) - REF:ECOD/08977 - INV06172

Inverclyde Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Educator/Child Care Officer with a salary range of £32,294 - £34,185. The position offers flexible working opportunities and various benefits, including health support and career development. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and undergo vetting by Disclosure Scotland for children’s roles. This temporary role is for up to one year and requires a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Vetting by Disclosure Scotland required for regulated roles.
• Registration with relevant regulatory bodies must be maintained.

Job description

Job Description

Early Yrs Educ/Child Care Off REF: ECOD/08977

Salary: Grade 5 £32,294 - £34,185

Location: Various Locations In Inverclyde

Hours: 7.24 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.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet, available on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Regularly check your emails after submitting your application, as all communication, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email. Ensure your email can receive messages from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council and check junk/spam folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Click the link to 'Essential Applicant Information' for more details.

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Inverclyde Council does not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), you will require a satisfactory PVG check. Some posts require Standard or Basic Disclosure checks; others will require a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. Successful candidates will pay the cost of their disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC), you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any applicable fees. SSSC fees are waived for local authority staff as part of the local government pay deal.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) can be requested. For assistance or to attend/participate in an interview, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are welcomed. Many military skills are transferable 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

Inverclyde Council supports flexible working options, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid, and Flexible Retirement. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits webpage.

Early Years

All early years services operate between 8am and 6pm. You must be able to work your contracted hours within these times.