Job Description

LOCATION:


Community Learning Wing Perth Grammar School Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5AZ


SALARY:


13,383 - 14,565 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Temporary


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


18 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Development Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2025) - PKC12692

13,383 - 14,565 (18 Hours per week, Whole Year working)

Community Wing, Perth Grammar School



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Support Worker for School Aged Childcare within the Childcare Strategy Team.



In this post you will support the smooth running of Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care Services.



You will be expected to work as a member of the Kids Club Team and wider 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, between 2.30pm - 6pm and on a rota basis during holiday periods.



Responsibilities will include:


To monitor and respond to the generic email account and general enquiries regarding the service. Monitor the online bookings and payments system. Liaising with colleagues in finance and respond to financial queries. Promote the use of Working Tax Credit to families using the services. Approve new registrations for the service. Maintain and update records for the service e.g. SSSC registrations, training logs. Keep records for the holiday free places. Marketing of the Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care services Register with the SSSC as a Practitioner to provide cover as and when required across Perth and Kinross.

Skills & Experience Required

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You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months, and responsible for maintaining annual membership.



You will hold a childcare qualification with one of the following:


SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) HNC Childhood Practice HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development .

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 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

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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

.