Childcare Practitioner

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Out of School Clubs. You will be responsible for supervising activities, creating engaging play spaces, and supporting children in their growth and development. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and is willing to pursue a formal qualification. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.79 with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.79

Formal qualification opportunities

Professional learning access

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a play, care, or learning setting.
• Enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• Willingness to work towards required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise various activities for children.
• Create inviting play areas for children to explore.
• Encourage children's independence and self-esteem.
• Provide nutritious snacks catering to children's needs.
• Handle any accidents or incidents effectively.
• Assist in maintaining records for smooth operations.

Skills

Engaging with children

Adaptability

Work in a team

Education

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 lifelong 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.

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.

Qualifications and requirements

• 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.

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.

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. If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.

How to apply / Further information

For further information please contact: Sara Hoefling - [e-mail]

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