Vacancies : ELC Officer (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Linnvale ELCC)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25–35 days annual leave

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Early Learning and Childcare Assistant to support the Out of School Care service, 2.30pm–5.30pm, Monday to Friday, until 30 August 2027. The role includes PVG membership and registration with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment.

You will work with children aged 3-5 and primary-aged children, supporting quality provision and improvement as directed by the Senior Officer.

Qualifications

• This post requires a suitable childcare qualification at West Dunbartonshire Council.
• NNEB or equivalent, HNC in Childhood Practice or SVQ Level 2/3 in Social Services are acceptable.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) will be required within 3 months of appointment for those not already registered.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an Out of School Care team/service to deliver high quality, flexible care.
• Assist the Senior Early Learning and Childcare Officer in maintaining best practice and improvement priorities.
• Work with children aged 3-5 and with primary school children in out-of-school activities.

Education

NNEB (or modular equivalent)

HNC in Childhood Practice

SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

Job Description

This post is Fixed Term to 30/08/2027.

The salary will be pro-rata to the term-time, part-time hours worked.

Work Pattern:- Monday to Friday from 2.30pm - 5.30pm.

To support the development of an Out of School Care team/service, ensuring the delivery of a flexible high quality out of school care service which meets the needs of children and their families. The post holder will support the Senior Early Learning and Childcare Officer (Out of School Care) in the quality of provision, supporting best practice and priorities for improvement as appropriate to ensure positive outcomes for children.

The Early Learning and Child Care Service provide childcare services to children aged 3-5, and out of school services for primary aged children.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following:

• NNEB (or modular equivalent)
• HNC in Childhood Practice
• SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People)

Successful candidates who are not already registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as practitioners will be required to do so within 3 months of their appointment.

Requirements

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Benefits

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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