Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 2 February 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: 13.79 per hour

Working Pattern: As and when Required

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

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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: Sara Hoefling,

Sara.Hoefling@fife.gov.uk