Proposed Interview Date: Week beginning 1 September 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025
Contract Type: Casual
Salary: 13.79 per hour
Location: Various locations throughout Fife
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 resume'. 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.
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.
Our Services
Term-Time
: 07:30 to 09:00 and 14:45 to 18:00
School Holidays & In-Service Days
: 07:30 to 18:00
What You'll Do as a Casual Childcare Practitioner
Plan and Supervise Activities
: Work with other
like minded
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 too ensure everything is organized and running smoothly.
Join our team where
everyday
is different, full of fun and laughter. Where we make an impact on our children and young people.
For more detailed information about the job and the type of person we're looking for, check out the role profile linked at the bottom of this advert.
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
The ability to gain a formal qualification through our own SVQ Assessor
Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities
Career progression opportunities
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
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.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
Further Information
Role Profile -
When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
Role Profile
How We Work Matters -
Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our
How We Work Matters
behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits -
Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
Directorate Information -
Council Department information
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Alternative Formats
- Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email:
transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
For Further Information Please
Contact :
Gary Peattie -
Gary.Peattie@fife.gov.uk
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