Career Options
Interested in working with Children??
There are so many career paths you can take; below is a selection of these as well as some information on who to contact regarding them:
| Childcare Approval Scheme |
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:
The childcare approval scheme is now being regulated by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales. |
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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 |
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OVERVIEW Bridgend College - Department of Care and Childhood Studies. |
Through the college you can access a range of courses such as: For more information on any of the above course, contact the college on 01656 302302. |
| Playscheme Worker |
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. |
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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 Bethan Davies on 07811459926. or email on: bethand@clybiauplantcymru.org |
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PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT Wales Pre-School Providers Association (WPPA) |
Playgroups run on a sessional basis either in morning or afternoons. If you are interested in working in a playgroup you will need to contact WPPA on: Telephone: 01792 781108 Email: snpt@walesppa.org Website: www.walesppa.org.uk |
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CHILDMINDER National Childminding Association (NCMA) |
Would you like to?
* Care for Children and offer them a happy and inspirational environment? 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 NCMA to request further information and training dates. 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 |
| Foster Carer |
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. |
| Child Care Practitioner | Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools NVQ Level 2 qualification. Provided by TRI Solutions, Skill Build Learning Programmes 30 week programme including a 26 week placement in a Local School. For more information contact your Job Centre Plus advisor or call Jonathan on Cardiff 02920762322 |
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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. |
