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.
Naomi Frere
Student Social Worker (former Apprentice)
Naomi experienced the care system first hand growing up in foster care and wanted to use her experiences to help other young people in similar situations.
While working for her local council’s finance department, the apprenticeship provided Naomi with the perfect opportunity to begin a career in social care while crucially allowing her to continue to earn a wage.
The qualification Naomi gained from her apprenticeship gave her the additional UCAS points she required to apply for an undergraduate place at University of South Wales where she is now a third year Student Social Worker.
Oliver
Receiver of care and support
Oliver is an amazing independent young man who loves football. His mum Mel tells us why a social worker has been so important to them as a family.
Karen Llewellyn
Early Years Lecturer
After working as a childminder for 13 years, Karen decided to use her knowledge and understanding to progress and become a lecturer at Gower College. She lectures in Childcare and Health and Social Care to help inspire the next generation of social workers, carers and child carers.
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.