Childcare Support Worker (ASN)

Job title:

Childcare Support Worker (ASN)

Company

Fife Council

Job description

Job Description:Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 June 2024Closing Date: Sunday 9 June 2024Contract Type: PermanentSalary: FC4 £23,633.23 – £25,829.49 pro rataWork Pattern: 16.25 hours during term-time (14:45 to 18:00) with various shifts between 08:00 to 17:30 during school holidaysLocation: Calaiswood Out of School Club, DunfermlineSupporting StatementAs 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 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 resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site atJob DetailsThis is an exciting new role to our team to support the work of our childcare practitioners and senior childcare practitioners who work with children and young from 4 to 18 years of age with a wide range of complex and profound additional support needs.This new role is focused on supporting the staff team to provide high quality care and support to effectively meet the needs of the children and young people. This will include but is not limited to supporting:

• The planning, preparation and engagement within a wide range of social and play based activities including trips and outings
• Effective intimate and personal care
• Safe and effective administration of medication
• The preparation and delivery of snacks and meals
• Children to communicate using a wide range of methods.

Working within our services with children and young people is very rewarding but is varied due to the needs of the children and young people.A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert providing more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.The PersonWe are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children and young people aged 4 to 18 years
• Is keen to work towards a formal qualification to enable progression through the service.
• Is fun, engaging, adaptable and passionate about working with children and young people with additional support needs.

In return you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary of £23,633.23 to £25,829.49 pro rata
• Access to a wide range of professional learning and training opportunities
• Career progression opportunities

You are required to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment in this role and to complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the first registration period.You will save money on your SSSC fees as these will now be paid for all roles and grades by the Scottish Government.Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.Further Information

• Role Profile – When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
• How We Work Matters – Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our

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 –
• Social Media – Search for more ‘Fife Council Jobs’ on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FCJobsOfficial.

For further information please contact: Gary Peattie, Service Manager, .

Expected salary

£23633.23 – 25829.49 per year

Location

Dunfermline, Fife

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:44:44 GMT

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