Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker - ABC12720

Job PurposeBefore applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Ferryhill School, AberdeenDuration: Permanent, Part TimeRoles that require PVG MembershipPlease note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.Job Purpose/about The RoleTo 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 MinimumSVQ Level 2 Social Services – children and young people at SCQF Level 6 (or willing to work towards)Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSCPVG Membership for Regulated work with Children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being madeThe Postholder Is Able To DemonstrateAbility to relate to children, parents, carers and other professional colleaguesExperience of communicating effectively, including non-verbal, verbal and written forms of communicationAbout UsPlease see the Job Profile for further details.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 WorkingWe 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 ConfidentWe 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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.Armed ForcesWe are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.Guaranteed Interview SchemeRoleWe have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeshipare New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeshipsPlease 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.Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs