Advise Desperatley needed

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I don't know what to do and think i may go mad.
DD is 2.5 and is at nursery three days a week 9am -2pm and the problem is work....can't find any.
Let me share, i am or was a unqualified social worker (failed exam)but before that have been working in the field for 14yrs. Anyway i have other qualifications but have found that they count as NOTHING so what to do, i am thinking of doing a home study Dip in Child Care and Pychology then look for work in the child care field as i go along?
DH,he just says oh i make enough stay at home, BUT i am going mad, then he said it's too late to start changing careers (twit)
I read in another thread about setting up your own business, how and what? PLEASE HELP ANYONE......

Is there a Sure Start project in your area? They focus on supporting parents of pre-school children and are very keen to get input from parents - lots of parents end up working for the projects - and with your social work background I'm sure you'd be very useful.

Theres also Parent Line Plus who do similar.

Thanks i have been in touch with Sure Start but would need to train a bit more,so i am going ahead with the home study and when that great job comes up i'll go for it.
Thank xxx

portage?

What about childminding while you do your diploma?

furball just gone onto the site you suggested quit helpful thank you.
Anais i have thought about Childminding but my mother in law lives with me and think it may be difficult.

Jimjam i don't understand?

portage- its pretty much nationwide now- although not near eidsvold It's a home visiting service for disabled children (recently expanded to include disadvantaged children as well I think). A portage worker visits once a week and works with the child and parent(s) to bring along specific skills. DS1 loved his portage sessions- I would imagine its quite rewarding. His portage worker was doing an OU degree in psychology (she did portage once a week but also worked in other areas to do with inclusion). I think all training is provided and it can be part or full time. Might be worth looking into. I may be seeing someone tomorrow who trained as a portage worker- not sure - If I do I'll ask her for more information.