Senior Childcare Practitioner
Senior Childcare Practitioner
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£ 27087 - 29508
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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 April 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 20 April 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC5 27087.17 to 29508.69 (ProRata)
Work Pattern: 16.25 Hours per week
Location: Based at Halbeath Depot supporting services across Cowdenbeath Dunfermline and South/West Fife Area
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 atwww.fife/jobs/supportingstatement
Please include as part of your supporting statement:
- your experience of working with children and young people
- your experience of supervising and leading a team.
Job 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 playbased activities that keep the children engaged and happy.
We are looking o add a peripatetic Senior Childcare Practitioner to the team that oversees the Cowdenbeath Dunfermline and South/West Fife area. This role will involve being deployed by the Lead Officer to any of our services in the area to cover recruitment vacancies absences or support existing staff teams. The duties will involve:
- overseeing the day to day running of the club
- planning and supervision of activities with children and young people
- supervising a small team of childcare practitioners
- organising play areas providing appropriate resources and equipment.
- creating a safe inviting space to allow children and young people to enjoy their leisure time in their own way
- encouraging independence build selfesteem and support children to try new skills and experiences
- providing healthy and nutritious snacks taking account of dietary and nutritional needs.
- supporting children and young people on a onetoone basis when required
- dealing with injuries and emergencies
- building professional relationships with parents/carers and other professional
- forward thinking and be flexible in your approach
- supporting the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school service
A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert providing more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
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:
- A competitive salary of27087.17 to 29508.69 (prorata)
- 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.
Visit Our Website to find out more information about our Out of School Clubs
Further Information
- Role Profile When preparing your supporting statement review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.See our How We Work Mattersbehaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Directorate Information Council Department information
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
