Childcare Practitioner

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Childcare Practitioner to plan, facilitate and supervise play-based activities for children in various settings. You will help create a safe, welcoming play space and empower children to lead activities to boost creativity and independence.

The role requires a relevant childcare qualification or willingness to work towards one, plus PVG clearance and SSSC registration within six months. You will work as part of a supportive team to promote health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people of various ages.
• Relevant childcare qualification or willingness to pursue one as required by the SSSC.
• Reliable, good communication and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate and supervise play-based activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Empower children to lead their own play and develop creativity and independence.
• Assist in preparing healthy snacks aligned with dietary guidelines.
• Support children to build confidence, self-esteem and lifelong skills through play.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing, including responding calmly to accidents and incidents.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Childcare qualification

Willing to work towards qualification (SSSC)

Job description

As a Childcare Practitioner you will be expected to:

• Plan, facilitate and supervise a wide range of play-based activities and social experiences both in and outdoors.
• This will include setting up the play space to ensure it is safe, stimulating and welcoming.
• Empower children to lead their own play, guiding them on as needed to boost their creativity and independence.
• Support children to prepare healthy snacks in line with dietary and nutritional need and guidelines.
• Support and encourage children to build confidence, self-esteem and lifelong skills through play and exploration.
• Deal with accidents and incidents, responding calmly and professionally, ensuring childrens' health and wellbeing needs are met.

We are therefore looking for someone who:

• Is fun, engaging and has experience of working with children and young people of all ages.
• Holds a relevant childcare qualification, or is willing to work towards one as required by the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Is reliable, has good communication skills and can work as part of a team.

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, the successful applicant 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.
More details are included in the role profile.