Return to childcare from admin?

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I previously worked in childcare but Covid led to closures and redundancy. I was then lucky enough to secure a hybrid admin job in the NHS and for the most part it’s okay. I do get bored sometimes and the office politics gets me down a bit sometimes. I’ve also gained weight from having such a sedentary job. The office days mean a 45 minute commute and to be honest I hate driving.
But it’s stable and pays the bills so I’ve stuck at it.
Now I’ve a bit of a dilemma….a nursery in my area are expanding and the owner has contacted me with a job offer helping with the expansion and then leading the new baby room. It’s 5 minute drive from my house.

Would I be completely mad to return to childcare at my age (49)? Would I be safer staying in the boring admin role with the NHS benefits of sick pay etc?

I am really torn so any thoughts apart from my own would be much appreciated!

How much do you know about the owner? Have you worked for them before, are they okay?

If it’s just the drive, it may be worth staying in your current role. Pension, such pay, progression will all be a lot better. You could look for another NHS role closer to home, maybe?

If you miss working with children, that’s another thing, and I guess that may be more of a reason to consider moving.