Early Years Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time

Position Overview

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a dedicated individual to fulfill the role of Early Years Domestic Support at our esteemed nursery, Hope Cottage Nursery.

Compensation: £23,000 - £23,000 (pro rata for part-time and sessional work)
Work Schedule: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks sessional

Working Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We are in search of a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to become a vital part of our support team on a permanent basis. This role involves providing essential domestic support to maintain a safe and organized environment for children, parents, and staff. Additionally, the position includes assisting in the preparation and delivery of light meals and snacks for the children.

This position is classified as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The selected candidate will be required to enroll in the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has resided outside the UK for a continuous period of three months or more within the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be necessary. The provision of this check is a prerequisite for employment. An unconditional job offer and commencement in the role will depend on the satisfactory outcome of these pre-employment checks.

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where all individuals feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We recognize the advantages that a diverse workforce, with varying values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds, brings to our organization.

In our pursuit of enhancing our organizational culture and creating an exceptional workplace for the residents of Edinburgh, we aim to attract the most suitable candidates, not only based on their skills and experience but also their work ethic and approach.

To facilitate this, we are transitioning from a competency-based interview methodology to a behavioral and technical skills-based assessment approach. This innovative interviewing technique will enable us to evaluate how candidates think and how they embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in their professional conduct.

For further information regarding our core values, please refer to our dedicated web page.



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