ELC Practitioner, West Lothian Civic Centre, 509.12 - WEL10820

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking an enthusiastic ELC practitioner to provide short-term support across council early learning and childcare settings. The role is 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed term until 11th April 2027.

Applicants must hold full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a practitioner and may need PVG scheme checks. The successful candidate will join the central Early Years Team and support service delivery across settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner.
• Subject to PVG scheme membership or update as required.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom and willing to join West Lothian Council records.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term support across council early learning and childcare settings.
• Join the central Early Years Team to coordinate cover as required.

Skills

SSSC registration

PVG check

Education

SSSC registration (practitioner)

Job description

Job Advert

30 hours per week. 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 th April 2027

We are seeking one enthusiastic ELC practitioner to join the central Early Years Team to provide short term support across council early learning and childcare settings.

Applicants to hold full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a practitioner. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Maria Brown, Quality Improvement Officer (Early Years) via email: [e-mail]