Senior Childcare Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Glenrothes, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 10 June 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 02 June 2024**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

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

**Working Pattern: 16.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year**

**Location: Pitteuchar Out of School Club**

**Supporting Statement**

Please include as part of your supporting statement:

- your experience of working with children and young people
- your experience of supervising and leading a team.

**Job Details**

Fife Council’s Out of School Clubs sit within the Education Directorate. The Out of School Clubs provide childcare to school aged children before and after school, as well as during school holidays.

Senior Childcare Practitioners:

- oversee the day to day running of the club.
- are responsible for ensuring the planning and supervision of activities with children and young people.
- supervise a small team of childcare practitioners.
- organise play area, provide appropriate material and equipment.
- give children and young people the freedom to spend their leisure time in their own way.
- encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences.
- provide healthy and nutritious snacks taking account of dietary and nutritional needs.
- support children and young people on a one-to-one basis when required.
- deal with injuries and emergencies
- liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
- Support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school club.

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
- has supervisory experience, preferably within a childcare service.
- holds a formal qualification such as an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)
- is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people.

In return you will benefit from:

- A competitive salary of FC5 £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 to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.**

**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
- **Social Media**:

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