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Accounting - Finance
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (EYSW)
Accounting - Finance
#629562
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Willow Den Scotland is a fully outdoor nature-based early learning and childcare (ELC) organisation. Our nurseries are designed for children aged 3 years to school age.
Our vision is for every family to have the choice for their child to play and learn outdoors. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Scotland through access to fully outdoor Early Learning and Childcare.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Bank Early Years Outdoor Support Workers to join our team.
Role Description
We need Bank staff Support Workers to cover provide an extra pair of hands to our Early Years Team.
You will be enthusiastic and friendly and willing to support the team in offering high quality outdoor ELC.
The role can vary and might include serving lunches, helping with additional cleaning rota’s, helping with children’s personal care and supporting those just learning to tackle the outdoor toilet! You might also have the opportunity to pull on your wellies and waterproofs and get down and dirty in the mud supporting play and learning experiences.
The role is ideally suited to an individual thinking of a career in Early Learning and Childcare who wants to try outdoor ELC, or someone looking for additional income working as supply at times that work for you.
Responsibilities
Support the Early Years team in setting up our outdoor spaces
Support the ELC team in delivering outdoors childcare and learning experiences
Support children with personal care
Support and implement the daily routine including snack, lunches and cleaning rota’s
Comply with organisational policies and procedures outlined in our Daily operating Manual
Follow Risk Assessments, Health and Safety procedures, report accidents and incidents to the Manager
Essential Skills & Abilities
Registered or willing to register with SSSC
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualified to SCQF level 6 in (NC/SVQ 2) Childhood Practice/Early Years and Young People, or consider working towards this
Role is subject to Background/ PVG membership
Must be able to follow Health and Safety procedures
Desirable criteria
Experience is beneficial but not essential
Available at short notice
Personal Qualities
Reliable
Approachable and friendly, ‘a people person’
Caring and nurturing
Good verbal and written communication skills
Positive, ‘can-do’ approach
Flexible and adaptable
Positive team member approach
Terms of Engagement
Reporting to the Manager
Hours of work: As and when required
Contract Basis: Bank Staff
Paid holidays
Location: North Edinburgh
Rate of pay £12.80 per hour
Our vision is for every family to have the choice for their child to play and learn outdoors. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Scotland through access to fully outdoor Early Learning and Childcare.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Bank Early Years Outdoor Support Workers to join our team.
Role Description
We need Bank staff Support Workers to cover provide an extra pair of hands to our Early Years Team.
You will be enthusiastic and friendly and willing to support the team in offering high quality outdoor ELC.
The role can vary and might include serving lunches, helping with additional cleaning rota’s, helping with children’s personal care and supporting those just learning to tackle the outdoor toilet! You might also have the opportunity to pull on your wellies and waterproofs and get down and dirty in the mud supporting play and learning experiences.
The role is ideally suited to an individual thinking of a career in Early Learning and Childcare who wants to try outdoor ELC, or someone looking for additional income working as supply at times that work for you.
Responsibilities
Support the Early Years team in setting up our outdoor spaces
Support the ELC team in delivering outdoors childcare and learning experiences
Support children with personal care
Support and implement the daily routine including snack, lunches and cleaning rota’s
Comply with organisational policies and procedures outlined in our Daily operating Manual
Follow Risk Assessments, Health and Safety procedures, report accidents and incidents to the Manager
Essential Skills & Abilities
Registered or willing to register with SSSC
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualified to SCQF level 6 in (NC/SVQ 2) Childhood Practice/Early Years and Young People, or consider working towards this
Role is subject to Background/ PVG membership
Must be able to follow Health and Safety procedures
Desirable criteria
Experience is beneficial but not essential
Available at short notice
Personal Qualities
Reliable
Approachable and friendly, ‘a people person’
Caring and nurturing
Good verbal and written communication skills
Positive, ‘can-do’ approach
Flexible and adaptable
Positive team member approach
Terms of Engagement
Reporting to the Manager
Hours of work: As and when required
Contract Basis: Bank Staff
Paid holidays
Location: North Edinburgh
Rate of pay £12.80 per hour
