Childcare Works

Would you like to work with children?

Contact Stepping Stones for Families Childcare Works for training and employment opportunities

• Voluntary option
  • Expenses and childcare paid
  • No effects on benefits
  • Part time
• Employed option
  • Waged
  • Full time

Please phone Louise Bennett or June Robertson on 0141 7812277 for a chat about your options and to apply.

Training

Qualifications you can gain

• SVQ level 2 Childrens Care Learning and Development or Playwork
• HSE First Aid
• REHIS Food and Hygiene
• HIV Hep B and related illnesses

Additional personal, social and vocational training:

• Work ethics
• Team building
• Time management
• Confidence building
• Introduction to job search
• CV's
• Interview techniques
• Applications

In addition you can take part in workshops in Arts and crafts, Music, Drama and many more..

Eligibility

Voluntary option - Entry requirements

• 18 years or over with a childcare responsibility.
• Receiving benefits or working part time.
• Be prepared to commit to between 2-15 hours per week.
• Able to satisfy Disclosure and vetting requirements.

Employed option - Entry requirements

• 25 years or over.
• 18 years, lone parent.
• Unemployed and receiving benefits.
• Prepared to work 35h per week.
• Able to satisfy Disclosure and vetting requirements.

Participants at current course

Contact details:

Louise Bennett, Childcare Works Project Manager

June Robertson, Vocational Mentoring Officer

Stepping Stones for Families Childcare Works

Glenburn Centre

6 Glenburnie Place, Easthall Glasgow, G 34 9AN

Phone: 0141 7812277

About the project

Stepping Stones for Families and Childcare Works have come together to bring this exciting new project to Easterhouse and surrounding areas.The project offers local people the opportunity to develop skills and experience within the childcare field and work towards a rewarding and worthwhile career.

Working in partnership with local childcare providers we will develop a workforce of highly skilled and dedicated childcare workers who can deliver this essential service making a positive impact on children, families and the community. Participants can apply for the part-time option or the full-time waged employed option, subject to satisfying Disclosure Scotland and vetting procedures.

Page updated 15/06/06