Job Title: Child Development Officer
Department: Early Years, Indigo at the Village
Location: East Kilbride
Due to our increased occupancy at our nursery, we are now opening several new positions within our nursery. We are looking for a full-time position to be filled at our nursery in East Kilbride. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Early Years Management team.
About Us:
Indigo at the Village Nursery is located in the Village of East Kilbride, catering for children ages 1 through to 5 years old. Our passion is to deliver quality childcare to all children at our nursery. Our vision is to provide a unique high-quality education, ensuring the children are at the heart of everything we do.
The Indigo Group is a triple award-winning childcare organization that, for over 30 years, has made it our 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. We are passionate and care for children, young people, and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, driving our behaviors and creating the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ approach, and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in working outside their immediate area if they so desire.
Our values are:
* Family-centred – children, young people, and their families will be at the heart of every decision we make.
* Inspiring – we inspire our children, young people, and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if…
* Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious, creating a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder.
* Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member, and community to help achieve their fullest potential.
* Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this feedback alongside our professional expertise to create transformational solutions.
What you will be doing:
As our Child Development Officer, you will be a role model in everything you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything is delivered to the highest standard – providing outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families, and colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision-making.
Key Accountabilities – you will:
* 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 programs to support children's learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum, ensuring that the needs 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 have an understanding of quality assurance systems used in Early Years.
* Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure compliance with 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, delivering outstanding customer service at all times – 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 updated.
* Contributing to policy-making and the implementation of our policies and procedures.
* Completing regular and necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer.
Training – learning, training, and development are important to us. Therefore, to support your own learning and development, you will:
* Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met.
* Identify any personal and service training that you require for your Continued Professional Development (CPD), highlighting and discussing these with your Lead CDO throughout the year.
Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your colleagues, children, and young people, and carry out any risk assessments of the environment or planned activities where required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience – we would like you to have the following:
An SVQ Level 3 Social Services – Children & Young People or equivalent is desirable. Should you not have this but have a passion for working in childcare and learning, we are always on the lookout for people to join us, and we will help you train, learn, and achieve the necessary experience and qualifications.
* 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 organized and able to work independently while encouraging others to do so.
* Ability to work well in a team and show willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
What you will get in return from us:
A salary of £26,957 per annum (pro rata) along with our Indigo benefits:
* 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.
* Indigo branded clothing.
* Access to all mandatory, accredited, and Indigo-specific training courses for free.
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via our application form!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,957.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave.
* Childcare.
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
* Enhanced maternity leave.
* Free parking.
* Gym membership.
* On-site parking.
* Private medical insurance.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (required).
Work Location: In person
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