Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week beginning 22 September 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 28,175.91 to 30,691.29 (Pro rata)

Working Pattern: 16.25 hrs per week

Location: John Fergus Out of School Club, John Fergus School, Glenrothes

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 resum

e'. 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 ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people aged 4 to 18 with complex and profound additional support needs? If so, we have the perfect role for you!


As a Childcare Practitioner (ASN), you'll work one-on-one with amazing children and young people, planning and creating a variety of fun and engaging play and social activities tailored to their unique needs and interests.


What You'll Do:

Activity Planning:

Create fun and engaging activities that brighten each child's day.

Comprehensive Care:

Provide essential support, including moving and handling, personal care, and medication administration.

Provide Nutritious Snacks:

Support the safe consumption of healthy snacks that cater to dietary and nutritional needs.

Memorable Experiences:

Develop a program of social activities tailored to each child's individual needs and preferences. Use a variety of communication methods to engage and include the young people in a range of activities and experiences.


This role is as varied as the wonderful children and young people you'll be working with, ensuring no two days are the same!


For more detailed information about the job and the type of person we're looking for, check out the role profile linked below.


In return you will benefit from:


An hourly rate of 13.76 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 including the ability to gain permanent employment

The Person

If you are someone who:


Is fun, engaging, adaptable, passionate 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

Before confirming to 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.

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.

If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.

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

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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 Contact: Isabel McManus -

Isabel.Mcmanus@fife.gov.uk

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