Child care jobs are some of the most highly-sought after positions in the social care sector. They offer flexible working hours, which makes them ideal jobs for working parents with young children. In addition, many jobs don’t require any special qualifications, meaning that this rewarding job is within easy reach of those without time to take expensive courses
However, those who are looking for a profession, rather than a job, are well-catered for too. Those looking for serious progression in their childcare career should consider the NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing. In addition, there is also a range of NVQ’s in the field, aimed at those already working. However, the most desired quality is enthusiasm and a love for working with children
Many private nurseries offer positions in the field, as do a number of day-care centres. The average salary for full-time staff in the UK is £29,000, with the highest salaries in London. While many staff start their careers working directly with children, there are plenty of opportunities to progress further into management. Anyone working officially in this field will have to undergo a police check.