Working with young children

Looking to start or progress a career in Norfolk with children aged 0-5?

Working with children can make a big difference. You might work in a health care, social care or educational place of learning. All roles share the goal of supporting the development, health and wellbeing of children.

You can use this information to help you identify what skills you need.

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Webpages in the working with young children section

Career pathway

The children and young people's career pathway is split into five different levels

Skills you need to work with children

The core skills you need to work with children

Application guidance and finding a role

Links to application guidance and where you can find roles

Staff stories

Hear from those who work with children and what it's like

Benefits of working with children

Rewarding careers where you can make a big difference
Supporting the future generation to thrive
Fun and stimulating work where no two days are the same
Inclusive and supportive working environments
Flexible working opportunities. Many services in this sector embrace flexible working. They recognise staff have their own families too. Roles can even include self employment such as becoming a childminder.