At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Child Development Officers and engage with children in a fun, nurturing environment.
- Company: Join East Renfrewshire Council and be part of a community-focused team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and contribute to children's growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in young lives while developing your skills in childcare.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in childcare or willingness to obtain it within 5 years.
The predicted salary is between 28757 - 35147 £ per year.
We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Hazeldene Family Centre. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources, and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes.
Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.
Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.
Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters.
For additional information, please email hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for a copy of the recruitment pack.
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