Senior Childcare Practitioner

Job Description:

Fife Council is the third largest authority in Scotland and the largest employer in Fife. We employ approximately 18,000 people to provide 900 different services to approximately 360,000 people and we have one of the highest overall customer satisfaction ratings for a council in the UK.  The services we provide range from education, social work, housing and neighbourhood services to transportation, looking after the environment and developing the economy.
Fife Childcare and Early Years Services provides a range of childcare services throughout Fife, including around 50 Out of School Clubs for children aged 4 - 14 years old and local Creches for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Requirements:

• Before confirming 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.

Responsibilities:

• You will assist the Childcare Manager, in managing the Out of School Care Service. The work is varied involving supervising staff, health & safety checks, financial management, administrative duties, organising and taking part in activities ranging from art, crafts or drama, to taking children on outings, outdoor games or active sports.
• Experience of working with children aged 4 - 14 years in a childcare setting and the ability to provide a safe,
  stimulating play environment in accordance with current legislation is essential.

The Individual:

• You must be eligible to register with SSSC as a Practitioner and hold an SVQ Level 3 in Play Work (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards qualifications that will maintain your registration.

In Fife Council the way we work matters, and you will be responsible for being a role model by displaying and promoting behaviours that are expected of all Council employees:

Take ownership,
Focus on customers,
Work together,
Embrace technology & information,
Deliver results.

Closing date: 06/04/2015