Childcare Practitioner presso HSCP OP Older People East
HSCP OP Older People East · Cairneyhill, Regno Unito · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Cairneyhill
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 October 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025
Salary: £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: 23.75 hrs per week (07:30 to 09:00 and 14:45 to 18:00 during term-time, with various shifts during school holidays)
Location: Cairneyhill Out of School Club, Cairneyhill Primary School, Northbank Road, Cairneyhill, Dunfermline KY12 8RN
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
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.
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 £13.79 per hour
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