Fife Council - Childcare Practitioner

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Closing Date: 05 January 2025

Fife Council Childcare Services are currently looking for a Childcare Practitioner to work part time. A clean PVG will need to be provided pre-employment. Training will be provided upon start date

Description

To support families by providing a safe and fun environment for children and young people while their parents/carers attend work, training, or further education. The club offers a wide range of play-based activities that keep the children engaged and happy.  The Practitioner will: 

 

  • 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. 

 

The following training will be provided 

  • Introduction to Play Modules 

  • Child Protection Awareness Raising and Response Training 

  • First Aid 

  • Delivering a Quality Snack Experience 

  • Food Safety Essentials 

  • Health and Safety Training 

  • All Fife Council Mandatory Training 

  • Opportunity for the successful candidate once fully recruited to work towards SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) 

Personal Qualities

The candidate: 

  • 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. 

Complete the form to apply

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Sector

Childcare

Potential Start Date

Not set

Hours

Part Time

Working Hours

Working Pattern: 16.25 (14:45-18:00 during term time and various shifts between 07:45 & 18:00 during school holidays) or 22.5 hours per week (07:45-09:00 & 14:45-18:00 during term time & various shifts between 07:45 & 18:00 during school holidays)

Location

Leven

Tenure

Permanent

Salary Type

Not set

Contact

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter to fjc@fife.gov.uk

Number of Vacancies

1

Suitable For School Leaver?

Yes