Pupil Care & Welfare Officer (PCWO) - Newbattle High School

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Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills at Higher Grade level, or equivalent, is required. 

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential.

The jobholder must be familiar with child development and have previous experience of working in this field of work. The jobholder must be able to demonstrate experience with working with parents and children in raising standards. A National Certificate or equivalent in child/adolescent development is desirable. 

CLOSING DATE - 16 April 2023 

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 24 April 2023 

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Pupil Care and Welfare Officer (PCWO)            

Position Number: SSNW   

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships                            

Location: Newbattle High School                                     

Contract Status: Permanent          

Hours of Work: 35   

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8-4, Friday 8-1 (30 mins lunch Mon-Thurs) (TBC)   

Weeks per year: 39

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 35 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,182.54 per annum. 

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, 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 www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk 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.