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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:
1. 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.
2. Set Up Play Spaces: Create magical, inviting play areas to allow the children to be creative and capture their imagination and interests.
3. Encourage Independence: Support children to explore their interests, confidence, self-esteem and life-long skills.
4. Provide Nutritious Snacks: Support children to make healthy snacks that cater to dietary and nutritional needs.
5. Handle Accidents/Incidents: Be the hero in emergencies with your quick response.
6. 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.
In return you will benefit from:
1. An hourly rate of £13.26
2. The ability to gain a formal qualification through our own SVQ Assessor
3. Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities
4. Career progression opportunities
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
If you are someone who:
1. Is fun, engaging, adaptable, enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
2. Has experience of working with children and young people within a play, care or learning setting.
3. Is willing to work towards the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or already holds a suitable qualification.
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. More details are included in the role profile.
Before confirming your 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.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
For further Information please contact: Emma Balfour - emma.balfour-d1@fife.gov.uk
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