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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