What It'S Like To Work With Children And Young People

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

If you work with children and young people, you might work regular hours, or you might find a role with more flexibility. You’ll develop ongoing relationships with the children and families you work with, as well as other staff. You’ll need empathy, patience, and understanding for this kind of work.

What people love about working with children and young people

Here are some of the benefits of working with children and young people:

• You can make a positive, lasting impact on the children and people you work with.
• You can be a role model and mentor, providing support, knowledge, and safety to the next generation.
• No two days are the same. You’ll work with different children doing different activities, engaging in play and relationship building.
• There are diverse roles available, allowing you to explore different aspects of the industry. You’ll be able to transfer your skills throughout your career.

Where you can work

There is a wide range of industries where you can work with children and young people, such as child care centres, schools, youth centres, or support services.

The kinds of settings you could work in include:

• Childcare, preschools, and kindergartens
• Primary and secondary schools
• Youth and community services
• Children’s health and wellbeing service providers
• Supporting parents and guardians with childcare

Jobs working with children and young people may be in the education, training, healthcare, or social assistance industries.

Job demand in Victoria

Jobs working with children and young people overlap the education, training, healthcare, and social assistance industries. Employment projections for 2024 to 2034 indicate growth in these sectors, with new workers entering the workforce to replace retirees and meet demand. These estimates are subject to change based on industry trends and job market shifts.

Below are employment projections for Victoria, including regional data:

• Victoria: 305,953 workers in 2024, with 31,874 new workers expected by 2027 and 129,763 by 2034.
• Melbourne – inner metropolitan: 43,100 workers in 2024, with 4,279 new workers expected by 2027 and 17,878 by 2034.

A common misconception is that working with children only involves care-based work. While care is part of it, there are many opportunities across different roles. This diversity makes the sector pretty amazing.

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