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Childcare

"After fourteen years I'm still learning new things every day in an environment where we all learn together"

Child Care Worker - Male

Over 95% of those working in childcare are female.

Child care workers include nursery nurses, play workers, child minders, and nannies. They need to need a variety of skills and attributes including like children!(obviously), being a good listener, being safe and keep others safe and being a team player. It is important to be patient and have a sense of fun! But you do not have to be female!

Working hours

Childcare tends to be required when other people are working, before and after school times, and at weekends as more people work outside normal hours.

What qualifications do I need?

There are a range of National Vocational Qualifications and apprenticeships that can be taken in this area which help in getting work

What's the pay like?

The average pay for childcare and related work is around £12,000. Pay increases with more responsibility and managerial roles.

Links

National Children's Bureau promotes the voices, interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.

www.ncb.org.uk

The Play Work Unit and Skills Active help playworkers to understand the unique nature of their work

www.playwork.org.uk
www.skillsactive.com


4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children

www.4children.org.uk

Sure Start's National Childcare Recruitment Campaign

www.childcarecareers.gov.uk

Carousel Training is a Scotland training provider www.carouseltraining.com

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Case Study: Adam

22 - Child Care Worker, Manchester

I started helping out in a local play group during my summer holidays. I really enjoyed it, and wanted to take it further and do it after I left school.

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