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heyitsA · 06/02/2023 13:33
I am currently working as a nanny but wanting to move on to a more permanent, fulfilling career. I have a level 2 and 3 in childcare and wanted to find a training job rather than going back to school. Every time I search for jobs / job ideas it only comes up with nannying, teaching assistant and nursery jobs which doesn't interest me. Potentially looking for a career in child therapy or a child dietician but not sure how to start off those careers.
Does anyone know of any jobs I can look into? Thanks
SecretVictoria · 07/02/2023 09:05
I would think that you’d need to be qualified as a therapist/dietitian to do either of those roles.
Moonlightsonatas · 07/02/2023 09:09
I think both of those will require a degree as the minimum.
Sandysandwich · 07/02/2023 09:19
Would you be interested in apprenticeships? There are apprenticeship routes into jobs like occupational therapy?
Or something like Portage? Which i think is training rather than a degree
heyitsA · 07/02/2023 13:50
Sandysandwich · 07/02/2023 09:19
Would you be interested in apprenticeships? There are apprenticeship routes into jobs like occupational therapy?
Or something like Portage? Which i think is training rather than a degree
Yes starting at the bottom and building my up was what I was looking for and always found occupational therapy interesting so I'll look into the apprenticeships, thank you!
heyitsA · 07/02/2023 21:50
Moonlightsonatas · 07/02/2023 09:09
I think both of those will require a degree as the minimum.
Yeah I figured that'd be the case I was just hoping someone might know an alternative or another job role. Long shot but never know 100% until you ask.
JammiDodgers · 07/02/2023 21:52
What about doing an ELSA course? I’m looking to do this at some point.
heyitsA · 07/02/2023 21:53
JammiDodgers · 07/02/2023 21:52
What about doing an ELSA course? I’m looking to do this at some point.
Interesting, I've never heard of that before. I will definitely look into that, thank you!
autienotnaughty · 07/02/2023 22:00
Working in a children's centre. I started as a play worker and moved into family support.
heyitsA · 07/02/2023 22:17
autienotnaughty · 07/02/2023 22:00
Working in a children's centre. I started as a play worker and moved into family support.
Oh wow that's amazing, thank you for the idea, will look into that too!
Chichix · 07/02/2023 22:19
heyitsA · 06/02/2023 13:33
I am currently working as a nanny but wanting to move on to a more permanent, fulfilling career. I have a level 2 and 3 in childcare and wanted to find a training job rather than going back to school. Every time I search for jobs / job ideas it only comes up with nannying, teaching assistant and nursery jobs which doesn't interest me. Potentially looking for a career in child therapy or a child dietician but not sure how to start off those careers.
Does anyone know of any jobs I can look into? Thanks
I started in childcare nannying. I worked in a sure start centre and now work in a child protection team.
Best thing I ever did!
MaoamAddict · 08/02/2023 07:45
Slide side step but there are incentives to training as a children's social worker at the moment, but would require a degree
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