Career Options

The Home Childcare Approval Scheme in Wales took effect in February 2007 under the National Assembly for Wales. For more information visit Wales.gov.uk The scheme verifies that the applicant has:

• a suitable childcare qualification
• has undergone appropriate first aid training
• has had a CRB check.

The childcare approval scheme is now being regulated by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales.

Completely Care, located in Bridgend is a childcare recruitment specialist, providing temporary, contract and permanent staff to clients across South Wales including Nurseries, Pre-School, Children's Homes, Schools and Colleges

telephone: 01656 660220

e-mail: wales@completelycare.co.uk

website: www.completelycare.co.uk

OVERVIEW

Bridgend College - Department of Care and Childhood Studies.

Through the college you can access a range of courses such as:
* NVQ's in Early Years
* Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education
* Cache Diploma in Child Care Education
* Cache Certificate in Child Care and Education,
* BTEC's in Early Years.
* BA (Hons) Early Years Certificate
* LSA training

For more information on any of the above course, contact the college on 01656 302302.

Bridgend has a range of Playschemes that run through the School Holidays; if you're enthusiastic, creative and enjoy having Fun then working at a Summer Playscheme could be for you.

For more information contact Leanne Rowlands Play Development Worker on 01656 642725.

KIDS CLUB WORKER

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kid's Club.

Bridgend has a range of Out of School Clubs if you're enthusiastic, creative and enjoy having Fun then working at a Kids Club could be for you.

For more information contact Naomi Evans on 07811459926. or email on: naomie@clybiauplantcymru.org

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Wales Pre-School Providers Association (WPPA)

CHILDMINDER

National Childminding Association (NCMA)

Would you like to?

* Care for Children and offer them a happy and inspirational environment?
* Have a rewarding career and benefit from generous tax allowance?
* Work in your own home and do something you love for a living?
* Start your own business and get help with the set-up costs?

If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then registered childminding could be the ideal career for you.

If you are interested in becoming a Childminder then you can contact Cherril Watts of the Childcare Team, BCBC Tel: 01656 642649

Email: cherril.watts@bridgend.gov.uk

To access the National Minimum Standards for Childminders produced by the Welsh Assembly Government use this link.

Or take a look at the new brochure produced by the CSSIW for advice on becoming a childminder

Do you want to make a difference for Children and Young People in Bridgend? Have you considered fostering?

Fostering is caring for children in your own home when their parents are unable to do so. You have the responsibility of day to day care for a child living in your family - enabling new opportunities for friendships, leisure activities etc.

Have a look at the Bridgend Fostering Website for more details.

NURSERY ASSISTANT

Day Nurseries

Day Nurseries provide full day care for children of a variety of ages; in order to work in a nursery you must have a certain amount of qualifications. To find out more information contact the Care Standards Inspectorate of Wales (CSSIW)Tel: 01792 310420

Click her National Minimum Standards for Full Day Care produced by the Welsh Assembly Government.