Senior Childcare Practitioner

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 13 May 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 7 May 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 £25,829.49 - £28,251.00 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (7.45 to 9am then 2.45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday)

Location: Lawhead Out of School Club, St Andrews

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Please include as part of your supporting statement:

your experience of working with children and young people and your experience of supervising and leading a team

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.

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 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 basis when required.
• deal with injuries and emergencies.
• liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school club.

Visit our website to find out more information about our Out of School Clubs.

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:

• 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 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.

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

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information please contact: Kathleen Coull - Kathleen.Coull@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.