Senior Early Years Education/Care Officer - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/10507 - INV06168

Medirest Signature; Greenock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Greenock is seeking a Senior Early Years Education & Care Officer. The role offers a salary of £36,076 - £39,085 for 37 hours per week. Candidates must have experience in early years care and comply with necessary vetting checks. This position includes various employee benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development support

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in early years education and care.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• A satisfactory PVG check is required for regulated roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education and care for children.
• Work flexible hours between 8 am and 6 pm.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Early Years Education & Care Officer REF: ECOD/10507

Salary: Grade 6 £36,076 - £39,085

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

Hours: 37 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.

More information is available in our Employee Benefits Booklet on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

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

• Check your emails regularly after applying, 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 your junk/spam folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. 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, as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure, with most posts requiring a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland, and successful candidates will cover the cost of their disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC, you must obtain and maintain registration and pay any associated fees. Local government staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

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

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists, recognizing the transferable skills from military careers.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working options such as Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement, detailed in our Flexible Working Policy.

Early Years

All early years services are delivered between 8 am and 6 pm; applicants must be able to work within these hours.