Lil_Baby_Boo

What about doing a childminders course?

Not sure how long it takes to train but then you can do it while you have Adam then once he's gone to school you could train in nursing and have the experience of childcare under your belt?

Layla

i have already done that, im a quialifed nursery nurse and childminder but i dont get much out of it so i gave it up.

My kids are hard work so i wouldnt want to work with other livily kids then come home to mine lol

x

marley2580

What about doing some voluntary work while waiting for Adam to get a bit older. Voluntary orgs are always looking for volunteers and will usually pay or provide childcare. It might give you more of an idea what you want to do, give you valuable experience in that area and you'll be doing something worthwhile as well. Have a look here http://www.volunteering-wales.net:80/index.html

Layla

Marley, thats fab!!!!

I have had a look through that site, and ive aplied for loads!

ALl say outside expensives will be re paid, so im hoping that means child care, but also its not an every day thing so i could maybe work it around Jases work shifts.

I have seen alot that im interested in, manily mental health, young affenders and drug additions (very morbid arnt i) i would love to be able to work in those areas!

Thank you so much, you have given me a huge smile

x

luvbunsazzle

I know for mental health, tattos are not a worry, and do not need to be covered up, my sister has mental health problems and is sectioned and the amount of staff with tattos is unreal!

I work in the care profession support worker to young adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, and i know in our policy it states tattos to be covered up, but no one actually does it, we have many staff who have tattos on wrists etc

As for the wiping bum etc, you get use to it, i remember when i went for my first care job working with people who have prader willi, when they said about personal care, my heart skipped a beat and i thought i can't do this, but tobe honest it doesnt phase me, you keep it as dignified as possible.