Come and join us
Kidzcare is the first business in the Scottish childcare sector to transition to employee ownership. We are proud to be the first Employee-Owned Childcare Company since January 2022.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced, caring and reliable individual with a passion for childcare to join our team at our Portobello Nursery. This position will require you to support a specific individual child on a 1:1 basis.
Previous additional needs experience with children or adults is preferential, however, the main attributes we are looking for is someone who is reliable, patient, confident and calm.
Hours of role:
This position will be to support the individual:
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Main Duties:
* To support the individual in their needs and to support them in the engagement of the opportunities available within the nursery environment.
* Providing and promoting appropriate choice to child.
* Supporting with mealtimes.
* Support with personal care (toileting, teeth brushing if required).
* Use of appropriate communication supports.
* Following implemented behaviour plans and support strategies.
* Attending child planning meetings/meetings with external bodies as required.
* Working as part of a team to plan appropriate activities and trips.
Company Benefits:
* Childcare Discount* (Terms and Conditions Apply)
* Health Assured: Employee Assist Programme
* Paid Company Social Events and teambuilding – Christmas, Summer BBQ.
* Long-Service bonus scheme
* Performance based reward scheme
* Paid internal and external training opportunities and staff meetings – company training academy.
* Support with funding for qualifications and further learning opportunities
* Incentives and early finish voucher opportunities.
Please visit our website for more details:
The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check and must be willing to register with the SSSC and meet registration conditions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Experience:
* additional needs: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person