Senior Childcare Practitioner (Additional Support Needs)

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 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 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 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. Senior Childcare Practitioners:

• To oversee the day to day running of the club.
• Are responsible for ensuring the planning and supervision of activities with children and young people.
• Supervise a small team of Childcare Practitioners.
• Organise play area, provide appropriate resources and equipment.
• Create a safe, inviting space to allow children and young people to enjoy their leisure time in their own way.
• Encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences.
• Provide healthy and nutritious snacks taking account of dietary and nutritional needs.
• Support children and young people on a one-to-one basis when required.
• Deal with injuries and emergencies.
• Build professional relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Think forward and be flexible in your approach.
• Support the Childcare Manager with all aspects of the delivery of an effective out of school service., Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
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  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.
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.


• A competitive salary of £29,508.69 to £32,437.03 (pro-rata).
• Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities., 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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