Childcare Practitioner (ASN)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,175 to £30,691 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22032 |
Summary
ob Details
We are seeking a Childcare Practitioner (ASN) within our specialist out of school clubs for children and young people with complex and profound additional support needs.
The job involves working with young people aged 4 to 18 on a 1 to 1 basis to meet their individual care and support needs, while supporting them to engage in a wide range of activities and experiences. This includes, but is not limited to:
activity planning
providing health snacks, including feeding
providing moving and handling
personal and intimate care
administration of medication (routine and emergency)
The Person
As a Childcare Practitioner (ASN), you will support a wide range of ages and needs throughout the session.
Therefore, we are looking for 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 your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
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.
We are seeking a Childcare Practitioner (ASN) within our specialist out of school clubs for children and young people with complex and profound additional support needs.
The job involves working with young people aged 4 to 18 on a 1 to 1 basis to meet their individual care and support needs, while supporting them to engage in a wide range of activities and experiences. This includes, but is not limited to:
activity planning
providing health snacks, including feeding
providing moving and handling
personal and intimate care
administration of medication (routine and emergency)
The Person
As a Childcare Practitioner (ASN), you will support a wide range of ages and needs throughout the session.
Therefore, we are looking for 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 your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
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.
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