At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs and provide personal care in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming services for children and young people.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates; join us in creating positive change!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Basic literacy and numeracy, experience with special needs, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education or equivalent competency is essential, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.
The Jobholder must be familiar with child development and be able to respond to the needs of individual special need pupils. It is essential that Jobholders have previous experience of working in this field supporting clients with special needs, administering medication and providing personal and intimate care.
It is essential that the Jobholder also has certificates in manual handling, food hygiene, body spills and basic emergency first aid. Once in post the Jobholder is required to undertake additional training courses such as Move, Calm, sing a long and ongoing training provided from the Therapist for individual pupils.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
Locations
Education Care Support Mentor in Dalkeith, Midlothian employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for educators at Burnbrae Primary School. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on inclusivity, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within a collaborative team culture. The modern facilities and diverse school community in Bonnyrigg provide unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional support needs.
