Qualities needed to gain childcare jobs in Slough
Although a desire to work with children and qualifications all help you to gain a childcare job in Slough, often personality qualities are valued and looked for in potential employees. Personal qualities tell an employer a lot about you and there may be interview questions or a working interview put into place so your qualities can be seen. Being aware of your own qualities is an important part of being a reflective practitioner and can enable you to improve on your weaknesses, ensure childcare is the right carer for you and to create self esteem. The qualities often looked for by employers of childcare jobs in Slough are:
- Driven and self motivated
- Passionate
- Caring, nurturing and kind
- Creative and resourceful
- Organised
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Team player
How to find the right job for you
Childcare jobs in Slough are looking to recruit a variety of people. Deciding on some small factors will help you to decide which is the best childcare job for you. You should consider
- Working hours – whether you would like full time, part time, cover/bank staff or term time only
- Age range – Is there an age range you are more suited to working with or are you flexible
- Area- Is there a certain area of Slough you would like to work or is transport available for you to get anywhere?
- Position – There are a range of positions available in childcare, some depend on qualification others are more flexible
- Do you have specialist experience or skills – Having SEND experience and speech and language may help you to find a more specialist role
All of these are important things to consider when trying to find the perfect childcare job in Slough for you.