Childcare Practitioner

4 days ago

Dunfermline, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 26 February 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 18 February 2024**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC5 - £25,829.49 to £28,251.00 pro rata**

**Work Pattern: 16.25 hours during term-time (14:45 to 18:00) with various shifts between 07:45 to 18:00 during school holidays**

**Location: Calaiswood Out of School Club, Dunfermline**

**Supporting Statement**

Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people, particularly with additional support needs.

**Job Details**

Childcare Practitioner (Additional Support Needs) work on a one-to-one basis with children and young people with from 4 to 18 years of age with complex and profound additional support needs.

The role involves planning for and with children and young people based on their needs and interests to provide a wide range of play and social activities.

The role is very varied due to the needs of the children and young people, and you would be required to create a programme of social activities and experiences which meet the individual needs of children and young people. Due to the needs of the children and young people, enhanced or full care is required such as moving and handling, personal and intimate and the administration of medication.

A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert providing more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

**The Person**

We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of working with children and young people within a play, care or learning setting

Is willing to work towards the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or already holds a suitable qualification

Is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people

In return you will benefit from:
A competitive salary of £25,829.49 to £28,251.00 pro rata

Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

You are required to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment in this role and to complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the first registration period.

**Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.**

**Until **29 **th **February **202 **4 **, you may be eligible for a fee waiver if you join the **childcare profession **sector (certain roles only) for the first time and the role requires PVG membership. This is a great time to consider a change of career into **day care of children **as, if eligible, this initiative could personally save you up to £59.00. You will also save money on your SSSC fees as these will now be paid for all roles and grades by the Scottish Government.**

**Further Information**
- **Role Profile**:

- when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria - Role Profile
- **How We Work Matters**:

- Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- **Employee Benefits - **Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- **Directorate Information**:

- Council Department Information

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