Working with Children
“Being a part of children’s development, seeing them at play and helping them explore the world makes you feel quite special.”
Jane Alexander, Chief Executive Officer
Whether you want to lead a team or work for yourself from home, there’s a role for you. There are a variety of careers available working with children.
Help inspire the next generation to reach their full potential.
Working with children
There are many different opportunities and places where you can work in care.
Scroll left and right to find out more about these opportunities.
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Home-based Childcare
Playgroup and Cylch Meithrin
Day Nursery and Crèche facilities
Flying Start
Social Services
Foster Care
Residential Children’s Homes
Home Care
Real stories from real people
There is no better way know if you have what it takes to work with children than hearing from people who are currently doing the job. Below are a selection of films for you to view.
Matt Milum
Team Leader
Matt is the pre-school Team Leader ar Abacus Day Nursery in Swansea
Amanda Calloway
Childminder
After having children, Amanda was looking to move away from her career in banking. She chose childminding because of the flexibility it offered. Alongside her childminding career, Amanda studied for her degree in Early Years whilst gaining a level 5 management qualification.
Susan James
Senior Childcare Development Officer
Susan works for the Family Information Service supporting the childcare sector and parents in accessing the services they need.
Job vacancies in care
Wales needs more social care workers.
Many people working in social care have made the jump from jobs such as hospitality or retail. Use your transferable skills and apply for roles in your area now.