Senior Childcare Practitioner

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 December 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 8 December 2024**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata)**

**Working Pattern: 20 hours per week (14:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday) with various shift patterns during school holidays/in-service days**

**Location: Rosslyn Out of School Club, Rosslyn School, Windmill Campus, Kirkcaldy**

**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:

- To 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.

In return you will benefit from:

- A competitive salary of £29,508.69 to £32,437.03 (pro-rata).
- Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.

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.

**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.
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