Childcare Practitioner. Job in Dunfermline Education & Training Jobs

FIFE COUNCIL; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council is looking to enhance the lives of children and young people through their Out of School Clubs. As a childcare practitioner, you'll plan activities, create engaging environments, and promote independence among children while gaining qualifications and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to professional learning and training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Discounts on a wide range of products and services

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a play care or learning setting.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ 3 or holds suitable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise activities for children.
• Set up inviting play spaces to engage children's creativity.
• Provide nutritious snacks and support dietary needs.

Skills

Engaging

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

Description

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 23 June 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 24890.91 to 27087.17 pro rata

Work Pattern: 23.75 hours per week

Location: Crossford Out of School Club Crossford Primary School Dean Drive Crossford Dunfermline KY12 8PE

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 Applysection of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resum. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at Details

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Fife Fife Councils 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 Youll 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.

Join our team where every day is different full of fun and laughter. Where we make an impact on our children and young people.

For more detailed information about the job and the type of person were looking for check out the role profile linked at the bottom of this advert.

The Person

If you are someone who:

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.

In return you will benefit from:

An hourly rate of 13.26 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

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 the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed you must start your application as soon as possible so youre registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile.

If you need to achievea qualification to maintain your SSSC membership information will be provided ifyou areappointed. You must ensure you complete the qualificationwithin the specified timeframe.

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

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For more information please contact: Julie May Clarke

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 24890 - 27087