Casual Childcare Practitioner

7 days ago

Fife, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 24 March 2025**

**Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025**

**Contract Type: Casual**

**Salary: FC5 £14.43 Per Hour**

**Location: Various locations throughout Fife**

**Supporting Statement**

Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people.

**Job Details**

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people aged 4 to 18 with complex and profound additional support needs? If so, we have the perfect role for you

As a Childcare Practitioner (ASN), you’ll work one-on-one with amazing children and young people, planning and creating a variety of fun and engaging play and social activities tailored to their unique needs and interests.

Our Services:
Term-Time: 14:45 to 18:00

School Holidays & In-Service Days: 08:00 to 18:00

What You’ll Do:

- Activity Planning: Create fun and engaging activities that brighten each child’s day.
- Comprehensive Care: Provide essential support, including moving and handling, personal care, and medication administration.
- Provide Nutritious Snacks: Support the safe consumption of healthy snacks that cater to dietary and nutritional needs.
- Memorable Experiences: Develop a program of social activities tailored to each child’s individual needs and preferences. Use a variety of communication methods to engage and include the young people in a range of activities and experiences.

This role is as varied as the wonderful children and young people you’ll be working with, ensuring no two days are the same

In return you will benefit from:

- An hourly rate of £14.43 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 including the ability to gain permanent employment

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

**The Person**

We are looking for someone who:

- Is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people
- Has experience of working with children and young people within a play, care or learning settingIs willing to work towards the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or already holds a suitable qualification**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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