Early Years Graduate - (Perm/Part Time/Term Time) - REF:ECOD/08475 - INV06167

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Graduate. The role entails providing care and educational support to children, requiring a PVG check for regulated roles. This is a part-time position, offering a flexible working environment, with a salary range of £36,076 - £39,085. Applicants must be available to work between 8am and 6pm.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas.
• A satisfactory PVG check is required for regulated roles.
• Registration with HCPC or SSSC must be maintained if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate early years services between 8am and 6pm.
• Provide care and educational support to children.

Job description

Job Description

Early Years Graduate REF: ECOD/08475

Salary: Grade 6 £36,076 - £39,085

Location: Larkfield Children's Centre, C/O Sacred Heart Primary School, Westmorland Road, Greenock

Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week

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: More information available 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 Junk/SPAM folders.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer. For more details, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.
• 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; we do not sponsor visas.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Most posts will require a Criminal Convictions Form, with disclosure checks paid for by the applicant.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC, you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying applicable fees. SSSC fees are waived for local authority staff.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are welcomed, as skills gained in military service may transfer well to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements such as Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. 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 within these hours.