Childcare Practitioner

Fife Council; Cairneyhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking individuals to work in Out of School Clubs, providing a safe and fun environment for children. Responsibilities include planning activities, setting up play spaces, and ensuring children's wellbeing. The ideal candidate is engaging, adaptable, and has experience working with children. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.79

Formal qualification opportunity

Access to professional training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in play or learning settings is required.
• Must be enthusiastic and adaptable in engaging with children.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People).

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise activities for children.
• Set up creative play spaces for engagement.
• Encourage children's independence and self-esteem.
• Provide nutritious snacks according to dietary needs.
• Handle emergencies with quick responses.
• Assist with record keeping for smooth operations.

Skills

Engaging with children

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Suitable qualification (SVQ 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and Supervise Activities: Work with other likeminded individuals to plan, create and inspire the children to engage in a wide range of activities and experiences.
• Set Up Play Spaces: Create magical, inviting play areas to allow the children to be creative and capture their imagination and interests.
• Encourage Independence: Support children to explore their interests, confidence, self-esteem and life-long skills.
• Provide Nutritious Snacks: Support children to make healthy snacks that cater to dietary and nutritional needs.
• Handle Accidents/Incidents: Be the hero in emergencies with your quick response.
• Assist with Record Keeping: Support the Senior Childcare Practitioner to ensure everything is organised and running smoothly.

What You Need

• Is fun, engaging, adaptable, enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• 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.

Benefits

• An hourly rate of £13.79 per hour.
• 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.

Note: Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland. As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile. For further information please contact: Julie Clarke - [e-mail]