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Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
You could do professional development training with your employer then go into child protection work. For example, you may be a police officer and complete relevant courses before moving to a child protection unit within your force.
Volunteering
Experience of working with vulnerable children is essential. You can get experience by volunteering in the community, with a charity or through paid work.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You could become a lead officer, co-ordinating the work of your organisation's child protection team. You could also work for safeguarding partnerships between local authorities, schools, health bodies, charities and social services. With further training and experience, you could become a children's services inspector or a self-employed consultant, delivering training and advising organisations on child protection policies and regulations.
Family support workers help and advise families with long or short-term difficulties.
Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.
Communication support workers (CSWs) help deaf students in education.
School crossing patrols help children and adults cross the road safely on their way to and from school.
Foster carers look after children and young people who are not able to live in their own homes.
Nursery workers help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn in a safe and supportive setting.
Kickstart your career in Early Years as a Nursery Assistant! Join our fun, supportive team, and help develop and shape the lives of young children. Fully engage in our Level 2 apprenticeship, develop key skills, and earn your first qualification. Apply now and take the first step on your career ladder!
Join the Edgbaston team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice and help inspire childrens curiosity and imagination in our warm, Hygge-accredited setting. Here, children develop a love of learning in a cosy, home-from-home atmosphere that promotes wellbeing, positivity, and togetherness. Guided by our experienced team, youll support each childs unique learning journey at their own pace. If you’re passionate about early years education, this is your chance to start a rewarding career in childcare. Apply today!
A fantastic opportunity has become available at N Family Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their Outstanding setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development.
Are you passionate about starting a career in early years education? Join Moss Side Village Playgroup as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice! You’ll assist with daily support in our breakfast and after school club, as well as in the nursery setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our highly experienced team while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Are you looking to start your career in childcare? Kiddy Academy Hunts Cross are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join their team, you will be required to work shifts between 30-40 hours per week across 4-5 days. You will provide all aspects of care to children and learn with an award winning training provider.
Bumbles Nursery are a family-run business and now have a fantastic opportunity to join the team at their Orrell Park setting to complete a level 2 Early Years apprenticeship. You will be leading play activities and supporting with care routines. Apply now and join their outstanding team.
Bumbles Nursery are a family run business with settings based in Sefton and Liverpool. They strive for the best quality of care and education, so were extremely excited to learn that during their last inspection they were awarded Outstanding by Ofsted! Now looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join the team in Aintree, to engage in play activities and support with care routines.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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