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Childcare Practitioner

Fife Council

Cupar

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

28 days ago

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Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives. In this dynamic role, you will plan and supervise a variety of engaging activities, create inviting play spaces, and support children's independence and personal growth. This position offers a fun and fulfilling environment where every day brings new challenges and laughter. You will have the opportunity to gain a formal qualification while enjoying career progression and access to professional learning. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Formal qualification through SVQ Assessor

Professional learning and training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Experience working with children in play, care, or learning settings.
Willingness to work towards or hold a suitable qualification.

Plan and supervise engaging activities for children.
Create inviting play spaces to inspire creativity.
Support children's independence and life skills.

Engagement with children

Adaptability

Creativity

Communication

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job Details

Are 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 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 £12.59 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

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