Childcare Practitioner

1 week ago

Fife, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

Job Details

Fife Council’s Out of School Clubs sit within the Education Directorate. The Out of School Clubs provide childcare to school aged children before and after school, as well as during school holidays. 

Childcare Practitioners:

Plan and supervise activities with children and young people Organise play area, provide appropriate material and equipment  Give children and young people the freedom to spend 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 bases when required  Deal with injuries and emergencies  Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals  Support the Senior Childcare Practitioner with record keeping 

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  Is willing to work towards the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or already holds a suitable qualification  Is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate about working with children and young people 

In return you will benefit from: 

A competitive salary of £23,633.23 to £25,829.49 (pro-rata)  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 

You are required to register with 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. 

Before confirming 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.

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

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