Thank you for your interest in this position
Education and Children’s Services
Early Years Practitioner (Crèche Services)
within Fife Childcare Services
Welcome to Fife
I am proud to be Chief Executive of Fife Council. Working with colleagues and
councillors, together we provide vital public services for over 360,000 people and
believe our role is to help improve lives and communities.
We are ambitious for Fife but our most challenging years ever lie ahead. More and
more people need our help and we’re focussed on reducing inequalities and
increasing opportunities throughout our communities. And yet, like the rest of the
public and voluntary sector, we have less money and fewer staff to get the job
done.
These are challenging times, but it’s also an exciting time to be in local
government. We’ve got a unique opportunity to redesign the way we provide
services and make a positive difference.
We’re looking for enthusiastic people with compassion and respect for the
residents of Fife, who are ready to help us transform local services for the future.
Steve Grimmond
Chief Executive, Fife Council
If you have any queries about the job information pack or application process, please contact the Transactions Recruitment Team.
You can do this by telephoning 03451 550088, (VOIP 2000 if internal to Fife Council), or by emailing [email protected]
.The Transactions Recruitment Team are located in Fife Council, Fife House, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5LT. We value diversity and are
striving towards equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.
Job Profile
Job Title:
Early Years Practitioner (Crèche Services)
Directorate and
Service:
Education and Children’s Services
Reports to:
Crèche Services Manager
Grade:
FC4
Job Purpose:
Providing high quality care, play and learning opportunities to children and families accessing the Fife Childcare
Services Crèche Service.
Key Tasks &
Responsibilities:
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o Assisting in the general operation of individual crèches including liaison with parents and families
o Providing direct care for babies and children
o Programming, planning and promoting the Service
o Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children
o Supporting and day to day supervision of Early Years Support Workers
o Carrying out routine recording and administration
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General Tasks &
Responsibilities:
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o Planning, preparation and delivery of high quality programme of activities which promote safe and
stimulating play opportunities for babies and children aged six weeks to twelve years on a regular or
session basis.
o Welcome and register children and parents/carers in a friendly, informative and reassuring manner.
o Establishing good relationships with parents/carers, encouraging them to take an active interest in the care
of their children.
o Identify and respond to individual children’s needs through a programme of play opportunities.
o Following crèche policy and practice procedures and in particular National Care Standards produced by
the Care Inspectorate.
o Participating in appropriate/necessary training and/or Continuing Personal Development courses.
o Actively promote anti-racist, anti-sexist and non-discriminatory attitudes through all practice in the crèche
with children and parents using the Service.
o Informing the Crèche Services Coordinator or Crèche Services Manager of any concerns about individual
children and/or staff concerns.
o Arriving at an agreed time with crèche provider to set up and prepare for the crèche and at the end of the
crèche clear room as instructed and write up any necessary reports, incidents and evaluation sheets.
o Taking responsibility for risk assessment of establishment on a daily basis and for outings where
appropriate.
o Where appropriate, collection and delivery of toys and equipment to store, ensuring that toys are safe,
clean and repairs required are reported.
o Preparing and providing a health snack for children where required and discussed with parents.
o Administering first aid / medication as appropriate.
o Changing babies’ nappies, taking toddlers and older children to the toilet and encouraging good personal
hygiene, e.g. washing hands.
o Answering queries/providing advice on aspects of the child, e.g. behaviour, special requirements, health
issues such as nappy rash cure, colic.
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o Passing on information to the parent/carer regarding their child at the end of the session.
o Carrying out general daily housekeeping duties, e.g. clean equipment, toys and sterilise.
Special Conditions:
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o Before your offer of employment can be confirmed, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable
Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland
o The post holder will be expected to work in various locations across Fife to meet the needs of the service.
o The post holder must be available to participate in team meetings, staff development programmes,
supervision and support meetings.
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Person Specification
Early Years Practitioner
Within Education and Children’s Services (Crèche Services)
Attributes
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience in working with children 6 weeks to Knowledge of Children’s Act Legislation
12 years in a childcare setting coupled with
and National Care Standards
considerable practical and theoretical
Experience of working in sessional /
knowledge of child development
crèche settings
Assessment
Application
Interview
Experience of supervising staff
Education,
Qualifications
Training and
Professional
Memberships.
Hold a relevant childcare and /or early year’s
qualification or equivalent, as per SSSC
requirements. for example; HNC Early
Education and Childcare / Childhood Practice,
NNEB (if gained before Sept 2011), SVQ 3 in
Children’s Care, SVQ 3 in Play Work or similar.
Food Hygiene Certificate
Application
Health & Safety Certificate
Interview
Introduction to Team Leading Certificate
First Aid Certificate
www.scqf.org.uk/framework-diagram
Skills, Abilities &
Knowledge
Workers new to role must gain registration with
the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
within six months of start date in this role
Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate strengths in particular areas
Prior experience of and ability to work in a team i.e. drama, construction play arts & crafts.
coupled with an ability to communicate with
parents / carers / children and colleagues.
Commitment to a child centred approach.
Application
Interview
Computer literate (knowledge of word
processing packages and email) combined with
good administration skills.
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Person Specification
Early Years Practitioner
Within Education and Children’s Services (Crèche Services)
Attributes
Essential
Full Driving Licence
Desirable
Assessment
Interpersonal &
Communication
Skills
Excellent communication and consultative
skills with both adults and children.
Ability to lead and support staff.
Application
Health & Physical
Attributes
Ability to provide a regular and effective
service
Pre-employment
health screening
How We Work
Matters
OD12 How We Work Matters details the
behaviours are required for successful
performance in the role.
Application
Able to form good working relationships with
colleagues and to work co-operatively in a team
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Interview
Interview
Working Together
Delivering Results
Taking Ownership
Customer Focus
Embracing Technology and Information
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