Deputy Childcare Supervisor, Luncarty Wraparound Care - PKC14163

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Childcare Supervisor at Luncarty Wraparound Care. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a wider range of skills as the role involves assisting in the day-to-day running of the services and deputising in the absence of the Childcare Supervisor.

As a Deputy Childcare Supervisor, you will support the Childcare Supervisor to plan and organise the day-to-day operations of the service to provide flexible childcare to children aged 3 years to the end of Primary 7 before and after school and during the holidays. You will assist in the provision of high-quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service.

You would be expected to work as a member of the Wraparound Care Team and wider School Team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service. A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 18 hours per week term-time, between 8am – 9am and 2.00pm - 6pm after school and 36 hours on a rota basis during holiday periods and in-service days.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

No qualifications are required to apply for this position, however you would be required to work towards a Practitioner qualification, such as a SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or an HNC in Childhood Practice. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience within early learning or a childcare environment with a good knowledge of childcare and the relevant governing bodies (SSSC, Care Inspectorate). The role is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners and to respect confidentiality.

The individual appointed will demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills; the ability to maintain office procedures and systems, establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council, our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here's what we can offer you:

• Annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Access to a range of Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. All new employees have a four-month probationary period.