Interested in becoming a childminder? Get started with a free advice session
Are you passionate about working with children? Looking for a flexible, rewarding career that fits around your family life? Want to be your own boss? Then come along to a free information session hosted by the council on 16th July to discover how to become a registered childminder.
Taking place on 16th July between 10am – 12pm, the one-to-one drop-in sessions will give aspiring childminders all the information and confidence needed to start a successful business from home. Whether you’re returning to work, looking for a change, or ready to turn your love of childcare into a profession, booking a session is the perfect way to get started.
The sessions will cover:
• A step-by-step guide on how to become a registered childminder
• Advice on what kind of home setup is suitable
• Information on what training and registrations are required, including a guide to safeguarding DBS checks
• Tips on building a client base and marketing childminding services to local families
• Guidance on registering as self-employed and setting up your business
Funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, through the city region’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation, the event is part of the council’s Jobs Fair programme which has so far seen over 1,200 people meet with employers as well as giving people advice on training, employment and skills.
The ‘how to become a childminder’ sessions are being run by the council’s Economic Growth and Early Years teams and will also offer advice from the council’s Universal Business Support Service. This is a UKSPF funded programme which is commissioned by the council and delivered by Wirral Chamber of Commerce, and offers all Wirral-based businesses a range of tailored free support to help them develop and grow.
The childminder advice sessions take place on the same day as the council’s Early Years Jobs Fair, which will give residents to chance to meet with a wide range of Early Years employers from across the borough, from nurseries such as Busy Bees, Partou and Kids Planet to primary schools.
A wide range of vacancies are being advertised, with roles will ranging from entry level positions for people looking to take their first step into the workplace to jobs for experienced childcare practitioners who want to take on a new challenge.
The childminder drop-in sessions will take place between 10am – 12pm, while the Jobs Fair will take place from 1pm – 4pm, with both events happening at The Lauries, 142 Claughton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EY.
To book a one-to-one ‘how to become a childminder’ session, sign up here (please note, booking is essential).
