Job Description
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The Play Practitioner will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment.
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The Play Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing and delivering a safe hygienic and pleasant environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident in accordance with current legislation including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.
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More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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- The grade of this post is H
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
- Permanent Part Time post for an annualised 24.76 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year (21hpw in term time and 35hpw in school holidays)
- Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
- The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- We are happy to talk flexible working
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During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
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This post is based at Islesburgh Out of School Club, Lerwick
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For further details relating to this post, please contact: Janice Hutcheson – Manager/Lead Practitioner, Tel: 01595 745114, Email: janice.hutcheson3@shetland.gov.uk
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If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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Information about Shetland
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Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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Find out more about:
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Living and working in Shetland: here
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The Shetland Islands Council: here
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