Child Development Officer - McCready Family Centre - ERN06688

East Renfrewshire Council; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Child Development Officer at McCready Family Centre to work with children aged 0-5 and their families. The role requires HNC Childhood Practice and SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent, with experience in supporting children with additional needs desirable.

The post is regulated work with children under the PVG scheme, and you must register with the SSSC within the initial employment period.

Qualifications

• HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 required.
• SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• Experience with children with additional support needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to provide a service appropriate to the needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements.

Education

HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF Level 7)

Job description

Child Development Officer - McCready Family Centre - ERN06688

08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00 or 10:00 – 18:00

LOCATION:

McCready Family Centre

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To work together with the management team to provide a service appropriate to the needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families.

Applicants for the above post should currently have the qualifications of HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7. SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent qualification recognised by SSSC). Experience working with children with additional support needs would also be desirable.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 15 November 2026

Interview date: 01 December 2026

Additional Information

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.