Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 10 February 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 to £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 20 Hours per week
Location: Calaiswood Out of School Club
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply 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. Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people and 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: supernumerary role oversee the day-to-day running of the club responsible for planning and supervising 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 for children and young people to enjoy their leisure time encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences provide healthy and nutritious snacks considering 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 delivering an effective out of school service A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert for more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person We are looking for someone who: has experience 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 in Social Services (Children and Young People) is fun, engaging, adaptable, and passionate about working with children and young people In return you will benefit from: 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 Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland. To ensure you achieve registration with SSSC as part of the Children and Young People Workforce within 6 months of starting in a new role, you must apply for registration within 3 months of your start date on the Children and Young People - Practitioner register. 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 consider 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 How We Work Matters 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. Directorate Information -
Council Department information. Social Media -
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X. For further information, please contact: Yvonne Nellies at
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply 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. Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people and 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: supernumerary role oversee the day-to-day running of the club responsible for planning and supervising 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 for children and young people to enjoy their leisure time encourage independence, build self-esteem, and support children to try new skills and experiences provide healthy and nutritious snacks considering 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 delivering an effective out of school service A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert for more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person We are looking for someone who: has experience 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 in Social Services (Children and Young People) is fun, engaging, adaptable, and passionate about working with children and young people In return you will benefit from: 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 Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland. To ensure you achieve registration with SSSC as part of the Children and Young People Workforce within 6 months of starting in a new role, you must apply for registration within 3 months of your start date on the Children and Young People - Practitioner register. 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 consider 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 How We Work Matters 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. Directorate Information -
Council Department information. Social Media -
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X. For further information, please contact: Yvonne Nellies at
#J-18808-Ljbffr
