Job Vacancy Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification - HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration as a practitioner in day care of children e.g.
SVQ 3 Child Care and Education
SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education
SVQ Children's Care learning and Development SCQF 7
HNC Childcare and Education.
HNC Working with Children in Early Years.
HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7).
Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of early years practice, local and national policy, research, legislation and documentation.
The post holder must have experience of working in an Early Learning Centre and/ or Children Services provision.
S/he must be able to demonstrate a sound overview and clear understanding of children's development and progress in literacy, numeracy and heath and well- being across the Curriculum.
The Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 3months of appointment.
To register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration.
For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see
CLOSING DATE – Monday 20th January 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - W/C 3rd February 2025
Job Advert Position Title: Children Services Practitioner
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 Friday 08:00 – 14.30
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,892.18 per annum.
Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children & Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children &or adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children & Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit
Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian.
As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations.
Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you.
Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.