Senior Early Years Education/Care Officer - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/10507 - INV06168. Job i[...]

Inverclyde Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Senior Early Years Education professional to support children at Larkfield Children's Centre. This role offers a salary between £36,076 and £39,085 with benefits like flexible working and career development opportunities. Applicants must work contracted hours between 8am and 6pm, and the position includes a requirement for a PVG check for those working with children. Join a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development support

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• A PVG check will be required for regulated work.
• Registration with relevant bodies like HCPC or SSSC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their early years education and care.
• Work contracted hours between 8am and 6pm.
• Engage with parents and the community.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Early Yrs Ed C/Care Off 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.

Employee Benefits: 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 before 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 diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all community members.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If your role involves regulated work (children and/or protected adults), a PVG check will be required. Most posts require a Criminal Convictions Form, and the cost of disclosure checks is paid by the successful candidate.

Regulatory Bodies

If registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC is required, you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying relevant fees. SSSC fees are waived for local government staff as part of the pay deal.

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 welcome. Skills gained in military service may transfer well to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader. Applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Flexible Working

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

Early Years

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