To feel ‘pushed’ out at work?

[Gifflon]

I work in childcare and am part of a team. I work part time hours and get good holidays. It’s very intense at work - and throughout a day I feel sometimes I get it right, other times I get it wrong. At the end of last year I essentially didn’t have a role as the team were restructured to not include me. I thought I’d be made redundant but wasn’t. I’ve been placed 2 days in a different role, and then 1 day back in my old role. But then recently - to do 1 extra day overtime in my old role until they find two new members of staff as someone they employed to do (partly) my old role walked out (they now want someone full AND part time but not me!).
I was thinking it’s my hours that were the issue. However they could accommodate me - and haven’t ever asked if I’d permanently adjust my hours to fit the role.
I’m well qualified which means I can work in any role in the company, and being paid at a lower rate than my qualification as the hours really work for me. I don’t think I’ve ever been off sick, and I’m adaptable - I do think I go above and beyond.
But I feel like a ‘spare part’ and - I think crucially - not very good at my job. They tell me I am good, but then that’s not reflected in their attitude towards me?

Your situation of not being in one role and having to float around sounds very unsettling. You can't feel like you belong, when you aren't given a stable post.

if I were you I'd look around externally to find something that's rewarding and at least to be recognised for your skills and qualifications.

Just talk to them

I know what they’d say : it’s great that I’m adaptable and qualified to do a variety of roles. BUT if they truly thought I was ‘good’ they wouldn’t be trying to replace my old role with someone else, or ask me to adjust my hours to suit the role?

There is a massive shortage of people working in childcare. Honestly if you are not happy find another place to work. People are crying out to employ childcare workers. Go where you will be appreciated and valued. Life too short. No one is a tree we can all move.