Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare - Lerwick Early Learning & Childcare - SIC09038

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 3,900 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview expenses paid

Flexible working

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council invites applications for a permanent part-time post (7.4 hours/week, 52.18 weeks/year) in Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare. The role is career graded (grade E/F) with progression through the grade as skills and qualifications develop.

The salary includes the Distant Islands Allowance, and the council funds necessary qualifications. Successful candidates must join PVG or update PVG if required, and register with the SSSC on taking up the post.

Qualifications

• The grade of this post is E/F.
• The post is career graded - your salary and career progression depend on experience and qualifications.
• You may need to join the PVG Scheme or have PVG update before offer.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when you begin in post.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support high quality education and care that meets the needs of each child and family.
• Be prepared to discuss flexible working arrangements and relocation considerations as applicable.

Job description

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If this vacancy has been advertised as career graded, grade E-F, then this is a Career Graded role, with this Job Profile & Person Spec describing the top point of the grade. Individuals without the stated qualification(s) can apply for this post, if they meet the criteria as defined in the career grade document for this post.

The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the needs of each young child and their families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is E/F
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 7.4 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• These hours are to be worked on a Friday
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare, Children's Services, King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Simonne Keenan, Manager/Lead Practitioner, Tel - 01595 745398, Email - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here