Childcare Practitioner

6 days ago

Dalgety Bay, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date**:4 October 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 29 September 2024**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC4 £23,633.23 - £25,829.49 (Pro-Rata)**

**Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week (7:45-9, 14:45-6)**

**Location: Donibristle Out of School Club**

**Supporting Statement**

**Job Details**

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Fife? Fife Council’s Out of School Clubs are the perfect place for you

We support families by providing a safe and fun environment for children and young people while their parents/carers attend work, training, or further education. Our clubs offer a wide range of play-based activities that keep the children engaged and happy.

What You’ll Do:

- Plan and Supervise Activities: Work with other likeminded individuals to plan, create and inspire the children to engage in a wide range of activities and experiences.
- Set Up Play Spaces: Create magical, inviting play areas to allow the children to be creative and capture their imagination and interests.
- Encourage Independence: Support children to explore their interests, confidence, self-esteem and life-long skills.
- Provide Nutritious Snacks: Support children to make healthy snacks that cater to dietary and nutritional needs.
- Handle Accidents/Incidents: Be the hero in emergencies with your quick response.
- Assist with Record Keeping: Support the Senior Childcare Practitioner to ensure everything is organised and running smoothly.

Join our team where every day is different, full of fun and laughter. Where we make an impact on our children and young people.

For more detailed information about the job and the type of person we’re looking for, check out the role profile linked at the bottom of this advert.

**The Person**

If you are someone who:

- Is fun, engaging, adaptable, enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
- 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.

In return you will benefit from:

- An hourly rate of £12.59 per hour.
- The ability to gain a formal qualification through our own SVQ Assessor.
- Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.

**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
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