Vacancies : Level 3 Apprentice (Childcare) (Fixed Term)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

25 days annual leave (increasing to 35

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council invites applications for a Fixed term Childcare Modern Apprentice. The role supports pre-school education across West Dunbartonshire and enables you to work towards the SVQ Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF 7.

Applicants should be aged 16–24 (or up to 29 if disabled or care experienced), with 3 National Grade 4s (including English) or equivalent. PVG membership is essential, and successful applicants will benefit from generous leave and pension

Qualifications

• Interest in childcare and a proactive approach.
• National 4s including English or equivalent.
• Eligibility: aged 16–24 (up to 29 if disabled or care experienced) and resident in West Dunbartonshire.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational development of pre-school children in local settings across West Dunbartonshire.
• Work across various locations within West Dunbartonshire.
• Progress towards SVQ Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF 7.

Skills

Interest in childcare

Proactive

Teamwork

Education

National 4s (English required)

Job description

Fixed term post until 31/10/2028. West Dunbartonshire Council have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual to be our Childcare Modern Apprentice, working across various locations within West Dunbartonshire.

Job Description

The successful Modern Apprentice will join the Council's Early Learning and Childcare Services team to work supporting the educational development of pre-school aged children within local childcare settings across West Dunbartonshire and will work towards the SVQ Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF 7.

If you are aged 16-24 years (or up to age 29, if you are disabled or care experienced), resident within West Dunbartonshire, have 3 National Grade 4's (one to include English) or equivalent or any other relevant qualifications and experience and are a proactive person with an interest in childcare we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work 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.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.

In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From The Following

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