Childcare Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Dunfermline, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

Job Details

Childcare Practitioner (Additional Support Needs) work on a one-to-one basis with children and young people with from 4 to 18 years of age with complex and profound additional support needs.

The role involves planning for and with children and young people based on their needs and interests to provide a wide range of play and social activities.

The role is very varied due to the needs of the children and young people, and you would be required to create a programme of social activities and experiences which meet the individual needs of children and young people. Due to the needs of the children and young people, enhanced or full care is required such as moving and handling, personal and intimate and the administration of medication.

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 £25,829.49 to £28,251.00 pro rata 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.

You will save money on your SSSC fees as these will now be paid for all roles and grades by the Scottish Government. 

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

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



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