Senior Childcare Practitioner

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 September 2025**

**Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC5 £28,175.91 - £30,691.29 (Pro-Rata)**

**Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (07:45 to 09:00 and 14:45 to 18:00 during term-time, with various shifts between 07:30 to 18:00 during school holidays)**

**Location: Baldridgeburn Out of School Club, Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline**

**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**

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.

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 resources and equipment.
- create a safe, inviting space to allow children and young people to enjoy 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.
- build professional relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- think forward and be flexible in your approach.
- support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school service.

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 £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 (pro-rata)
- 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.**

**More details are included in the role profile.**

**If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.**

**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