Child Development Officer
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,896 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | G45 9UG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ICDFEM1-001-22254 |
Summary
Child Development Officer | Castlemilk, Glasgow | Full Time – 37.5 hours per week | £25,896 per annum
Our client is an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it their mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family-informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years.
They are passionate about caring for children, young people, and their families, always placing them at the heart of their values-led practice. These values shape behaviours and build a culture of ‘Leadership at Every Level,’ providing full support and development opportunities for those eager to succeed and contribute beyond their immediate role.
They are seeking a Child Development Officer who will act as a role model in all aspects of their work, from promoting the brand and values to delivering every part of their role to the highest standard. The successful candidate will contribute to outstanding service quality for children, young people, families, and colleagues, always ensuring that children and families remain central to all decision-making.
Are you the right person for the job?
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services – Children & Young People (or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential if you’re passionate about working in childcare
• Proven ability to deliver consistent high levels of customer service
• A willingness to learn and to continually challenge yourself
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to prepare information for internal and external requirements and decision making
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, with good attention to detail
• Highly organised and someone who can work independently, and equally encourage others to do so
• Ability to work well in a team and show willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
What will your role look like?
• Provide a high quality, caring, safe and stimulating learning environment that enables children to develop at their own pace
• Plan, observe, assess, track and deliver stimulating, exciting and balanced programmes to support the children’s learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum, ensuring that our needs and those of the children and their families are met
• Ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive and liaise with external agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development
• Contribute to quality improvement and understand the quality assurance systems that we use in Early Years
• Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC
Parent & CYP Engagement involves:
• Being an ambassador of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people, always delivering outstanding customer service – from admissions, welcome and throughout their time with us
• Facilitating feedback from parents and children, and engaging on family communication and learning platforms, alongside supporting and developing parental engagement to involve parents/carers in their children’s learning
Administration responsibilities include:
• Ensuring that all children’s records and information remain securely stored and that information is up to date
• Contributing to policy making and the implementation of our policies and procedures
• Completing regular and all necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer
Learning and Development
• Attend regular mandatory training and identify personal CPD needs to discuss with your Lead CDO for ongoing development
Health and Safety
• Comply with legal responsibilities under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Ensure safety for yourself, colleagues, children, and young people; conduct risk assessments as needed
What can you expect in return?
• 37 fully paid annual leave days per annum (based on a full-time role)
• Company pension
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access to health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Childcare discounts
• Christmas savings club
• Team events
• Access to family support if required
• Workwear will be provided
• Access to all mandatory, accredited and company-specific training courses for free
• Our client welcomes enthusiastic individuals and provides full training, support, and development to help you gain the required qualifications and experience
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