I want to go back to work, my LO is now 18month old, I'm a single mum receiving benefits. I have recently decided I want to pursue Art therapy as a main career (for personal fulfilment and to get out of benefits). I live far away from family for childcare (temp accomm.) and recently used childminder for personal therapy. I will try and apply for Day Nursery 15 free hours when he's 2.
To get into the Master's course in Art therapy I need to do 1,500hours of related experience like care work. I'm considering care work jobs (have never done it before) but don't know if its something I really want to do and also they need weekend/evening shifts which is difficult.
I've had experience working with children but a loooong time ago. I've been out of work for 9 months now so my confidence levels aren't amazing.
What type of work can I do? I don't mind if it isn't really big wage but as long as it relates to care/social care/therapy/education/art that kind of thing and it's part time and fits with sociable hours like 9-5pm Monday to Friday.
ANY Help!? 