Childcare Worker
Assist in the social and educational development of children.
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Jun 2025
You realise that your actions will be noticed by little humanbeings so you try to be your best self.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Childcare and Education
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsChildcare work is good for those people who likes to connect and spend time with children. It also requires lots of physical work so if you are active and have a good health, it's for you.
The challengesLots of laws and regulations to follow.
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May 2021
Childcare can be rewarding , it’s the children that makes me want to stay in the industry
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationChildcare
The good thingsIf you enjoy working with children it is very rewarding, watching the children develop into unique people. Children are so honest they make you laugh and make your day.We don’t have to work weekends. ...
The challengesThe challenges and downsides to the job are
* we are under paid, we do more stressful and physical work than other education paid roles who get paid more.The first three years of childcare sets them ...
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