Childcare Practitioner

Fife Council

  • Tayport, Fife
  • £25,886-28,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Category: Childcare/Early YearsJob Description:Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 22 September 2025Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025Contract Type: PermanentSalary: FC4 £25,885.80 - £28,175.91 (Pro-Rata)Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week (07:45-09:00 & 14:45-18:00)Location: Tayport Out of School Club, Tayport Primary SchoolSupporting StatementAs 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 section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at .Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people.Job DetailsAre 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.
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 we're looking for, check out the role profile linked at the bottom of this advert.The PersonIf 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 £13.79 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.
Before confirming to 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.We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.Further Information
  • Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
  • How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our
behaviour framework for more information. * Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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.We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.For further information please contact: Amanda Scott -

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