Casual Childcare Practitioner

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.

As a Casual Childcare Practitioner, youwill maywork 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 outwhat it’s like to work in an Out of School Club?

• Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.

• 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.

• We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.