Casual Childcare Practitioner

On-site in Fife +1·Added 20 days ago (last checked 11 Oct)

Fife Council

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Overview

Job details

£14.27 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Fife +1
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Job Details

We are looking to add to our pool of Casual Childcare Practitioners who support our out of school club across Fife.

As a Casual 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 professional, ensuring children's health and wellbeing needs are met.

Work with other Practitioner, the Senior Childcare Practitioner and Childcare Manager to complete range of paperwork to ensure the service runs smoothly and all information is recorded accurately.

A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

The Person

As a Casual Childcare Practitioner, you will work in one service or across many services in an area of your choosing.

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

If you want to find out what it's like to work in an Out of School Club? Watch Madara and Ross share what a typical day looks like and why they love their roles.

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.

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 Role Profile

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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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For further information please contact: Gary Peattie - Gary.Peattie@fife.gov.uk