Childcare Worker

2 days ago


Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

Job Details

Fife Council's Out of School Clubs provide childcare to school-aged children before and after school, as well as during school holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise activities with children and young people, promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Organise play areas, provide appropriate materials and equipment, and ensure a safe and healthy environment.
  • Support children and young people to develop independence, self-esteem, and new skills, while encouraging them to take risks and try new experiences.
  • Provide healthy and nutritious snacks, taking into account dietary and nutritional needs, and promote healthy eating habits.
  • Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Support the Senior Childcare Practitioner with record-keeping and administrative tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children and young people in 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, and passionate about working with children and young people.

What We Offer

In return, you will benefit from:

  • A competitive salary of £23,633.23 to £25,829.49 (pro-rata).
  • The opportunity to gain a formal qualification through our own SVQ Assessor.
  • Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities.
  • Career progression opportunities.

Requirements

You will be required to register with the 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.

You will also be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented in this type of work.



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