Child Development Officer - Glen Family Centre - ERN05782

Medirest Signature; Thornliebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Thornliebank is seeking an individual to work with children aged 0-5 years and their families. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have experience with additional support needs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the management team to ensure appropriate services are delivered safely. An SSSC registration is required along with proof of the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold the qualifications of HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services.
• Experience working with children with additional support needs is desirable.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to provide services for children aged 0-5 years.
• Ensure safe and appropriate practices for children under the Regulation framework.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional support needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7

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

Job description

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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.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called A Place to Grow. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan, which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 to ensure East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive, and grow.

Applicants for the above post should currently hold the qualifications of HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 (or an equivalent qualification recognized 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 to apply if you are barred from working with children. Additionally, if you have lived or worked 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 be registered or eligible to apply from the start of employment. You must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called A Place to Grow. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan, which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive, and grow.

Please note: All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment begins. More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

Please note: East Renfrewshire Council does not provide visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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