Childcare Connector, Dundee
- Confirmation of Appointment: Fixed term contract from 1st Oct 2025 – 30th September 2026 with the possibility of extension (dependent on funding). Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period, two references and a PVG check.
- Salary: Grade Point 13-17, £25,864 – £31,612.
- Hours of work: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Holidays: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days and 12 Public holidays.
- Pension: You will be auto enrolled in our pension scheme with a 3% contribution from you and 7% contribution from OPFS.
- Training and support and supervision: You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings will be held, and staff have access to internal and external training.
The Childcare Connector will contribute to the organisation’s vision of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly, by supporting the delivery of various components which contribute to the Dundee service, including proactively supporting single parents to find, secure and access flexible childcare that meets their needs, allowing single parents to progress within their current employment, enter employment or enrol in education or training.
The role will include direct work with single parents to understand their needs, their current childcare limitations, and their current barriers to work, education or training. Liaising with childcare providers within Dundee, helping single parents access flexible childcare options and know and understand flexible payment options at local and national level is a key element of this role. This role will include networking and events to promote the Childcare Connector service and will include outreach work with single parents, stakeholders, and partners in and around Dundee.
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The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th August 2025 at 11:59pm. Interviews will be held w/c 25th August 2025 with a view to the successful candidate being in post on or before 1st October 2025.
