£13,520
Average salary at age 20
£28,080
Average Salary
33
Average hours per week
Description
Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.Main Tasks
- Deals with issues relating to poor attendance at school;
- Works with social worker to identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties;
- Advises clients and their families on available resources;
- Writes up case notes, prepares reports, keeps up-to-date records on clients;
- Makes referrals to other agencies such as social services and educational psychologists;
- Attends meetings with colleagues and outside agencies.
Qualifications
There are no formal qualification requirements for entry although many employers will expect those appointed to have A-levels and to be working towards a relevant diploma or degree, together with work experience in a relevant field. For some roles workers must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. Some jobs are regulated and require job holders to satisfy the criteria for registration (including holding appropriate qualifications). Background checks including a CRB check are mandatory.What Child and early years officers studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (L4) Social policy | 2 |
| (L7) Human & social geography | 1 |
| (G1) Mathematics | 1 |
| (L3) Sociology | 5 |
| (C8) Psychology | 12 |
| (X9) Others in education | 1 |
| (C7) Molecular biology, biophysics & biochemistry | 1 |
| (Q3) English studies | 3 |
| (L2) Politics | 1 |
| (B7) Nursing | 2 |
| (R4) Spanish studies | 1 |
| (W4) Drama | 2 |
| (N8) Hospitality, leisure, sport, tourism & transport | 1 |
| (B9) Others in subjects allied to medicine | 3 |
| (N1) Business studies | 1 |
| (X3) Academic studies in education | 26 |
| (L5) Social work | 21 |
| (X1) Training teachers | 5 |
| (C6) Sport & exercise science | 4 |
| (V1) History by period | 2 |
UK Prospects
45800
Workforce Size
4.00%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
4191
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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