Child Development Officer - Netherlee Primary School - ERN06533

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Clarkston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Child Development Officer for Netherlee Primary School. The role involves collaborating with the management team to deliver services that meet the needs of children aged 0–5 years and their families.

The post requires HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF 7) and SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) (SCQF 7) or an equivalent recognised by the SSSC; experience with additional support needs is desirable. Registration with the SSSC is required.

Qualifications

• HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 is a required qualification.
• SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent recognised by SSSC.
• Experience working with children with additional support needs would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to provide a service for children aged 0–5 years and their families.

Education

HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)

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

Job description

Child Development Officer - Netherlee Primary School - ERN06533

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.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

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. 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).

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page

https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

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, 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.