Senior Childcare Practitioner chez HSCP OP Older People East
HSCP OP Older People East · Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni · Onsite
- Senior
- Bureau à Dunfermline
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 13 October 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 05 October 2025
Salary: FC5 £28,175.91 to £30,691.29 (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: 22.5 hrs per week (07:45 to 09:00 and 14:45 to 18:00 during term-time, with various shifts during school holidays)
Location: Duloch Out of School Club, Duloch Primary School, Dunfermline
Supporting Statement
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 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. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
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:
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 professional
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
