At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early learning and childcare, ensuring children's wellbeing and development.
- Company: Aberdeen City Council, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants and a disability confident employer.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in Social Services or willingness to work towards it.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Job Purpose: To work within a team, assisting the Senior Early Years Practitioner and Early Years Practitioner in the planning and delivery of a flexible, high quality early learning and childcare service. Meet individual needs of children and their families, ensuring their wellbeing and improving outcomes for all service users.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
- SVQ Level 2 Social Services – children and young people at SCQF Level 6 (or willing to work towards)
- Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
- PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
- Ability to relate to children, parents, carers and other professional colleagues
- Experience of communicating effectively, including non-verbal, verbal and written forms of communication
About Us: Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working: We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.
Armed Forces: We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Aberdeen City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees can thrive while contributing to the safety and cleanliness of their communities. The Council's recognition as a Disability Confident Employer and its forces-friendly status further enhance its appeal, making it a rewarding place to work in Aberdeen.
