An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children Services Manager to join our well established crèche and children's activities in the Milngavie area.

A Children Services Manager leads a team of people who provide day care and learning for babies and young children from birth to five years and fun based activities for children aged five to 15 years.

The day-to-day running of the service would be your responsibility. You would manage and support staff, make sure that the department offers a safe and caring environment for all children to develop and learn.

You would plan activities for the children in line with the national guidance for early learning. You would work closely with the National Children's Services Manager to make sure Health and Social Care Standards are implemented as envisaged by Care Inspectorate and expected at annual inspection.

A Degree level of qualification is required in addition to a proven track record of supervising and motivating staff. SVQ level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development is a minimum requirement. Must be prepared to study towards a BA in childhood practice whilst working (If not already working towards).

The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of Pre-Birth to Three, GIRFEC, Building the Ambition and all other relevant regulatory documents. Advantageous to holding a full driving license as you will be required to attend manager's meetings in other clubs as required plus any other training opportunities that are appropriate to your role.

Successful applicant will be appointed on the succession of PVG and SSSC application.

We value expertise at Nuffield Health. Our combination of expert knowledge, innovative thinking and passion for care has enabled us to become Britain's largest not for profit healthcare provider. It has also helped us build a unique network delivering connected healthcare - from hospitals, clinics and medical centres, to Fitness and Wellbeing Clubs, to specialist services including physiotherapy. Here, you'll enjoy more time and greater scope to do what you love. What's more, our ambitious plans for change and growth include plenty of support for your professional development. Because we re-invest every penny in our services and people.

We want you to be the best you can be. So we promise to support you with training, career development and our unique health and wellbeing focused benefits package. This includes free membership of your local Fitness and Wellbeing Club, private healthcare and an annual health assessment, as well as a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. We want to help you live well and get the balance right in life, so we'll give you 25 days' holiday in your first years here - and we'll reward you with more annual leave for building your career with us.

​Ready to bring out the specialist in you?

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