Unit 13 3.1 Lukas Fallon
Health
Education
social service's
Health play play specialist
There is a range of job you can go into in these mid map I have split them it health, social, and Education however there are jobs that overlap in some severs it. As when children are ill in hospitals there may get special support from teaches or teaches assistants.
pre-school assistant
child and family support worker
Occupational or physiotherapy
Speech and language therapist
Nursery Manager
Childminder
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant or teachers assistant
social worker
For this job level 3 practitioners need to get further education this includes a degree course.
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To become a speech and language therapist you’ll need to train and study at degree or postgraduate level. A degree apprenticeship has also been approved.
Entry requirements
To get on to an speech and language therapy degree course you usually need:
two or three A levels, along with five GCSEs (grades A-C), including English language, maths and science
or alternative qualifications, including
BTEC, HND or HNC which includes science
relevant NVQ
science-based access course
equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications".(Speech and language therapist, n.d.)
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Prospects.ac.uk. 2020. Health play specialist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk. [online] Available at: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/health-play-specialist#:~:text=You'll%20need%20two%20years,childcare%20qualification%20at%20level%203. [Accessed 31 March 2021].
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As a health play specialise you need to be self deferent and responsible and at least 2 years experience and a relevant level3 qualification other skills include:" the ability to build a rapport and develop relationships with children and their families empathy, patience and tact verbal and written communication skills, including skills in listening, observing, taking notes and record keeping teamworking skills and the ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team the ability to work independently and to prioritise your workload organisation skills to plan and deliver play activities general IT skills, including use of Word creativity, energy and enthusiasm cultural awareness and respect for the religious and cultural diversity of children and their families a flexible approach to work in order to adapt to children's different needs an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding issues health, safety and risk awareness."(Health play specialist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk, 2020)
It is their job to provide a cramming and welcoming environment which promotes play and development as children will have to learn and develop in hospitals this my include learning tings they have forgotten through injury or may need more support with since they have additional needs.
Occupational or Physiotherapy work with children from a wide range of additional needs. From children how are just abit behind in their motor functions to children how have down syndrome and work closely with other services to ensure the child's development through planed therapies section's which are play based. To do this occupation on needs a degree course and further study.
A teacher´s assistant is there to support children's learning and development at school. Their role is to assist the teacher which may include breaking up fights and avoid unwanted behaviour. Furthermore teaching assistants can be a vital recourses for children's further learning and development as they help and assist their learning.
Teachers assistants are there to support all children. However they focus will be to support those with additional needs. (The Definitive Guide: How To Become A Teaching Assistant, 2020)
Their job role is to support the early years practitioner and the manager, to be there as a key person supporting them in their daily activities but also ensuring all children are save. To assist with planning and preparing the daily routine. (Job Description - Pre-School Assistant, 2015)
It is nursery mangers job to keep records and also ensure that staff ratio is kept they need and level 3 qualification and at least 2 years past graduation expanse . Further more they will be in charge of interviewing new employees and implementing new policies and procures and also insuring
There duties will include"
creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
supervising activity-planning to make sure children's needs are met
working closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of customer service, including regular progress reports
working with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that children’s needs are met
making sure that equipment, such as furniture and toys, is in good condition
The business responsibilities of a manager would also include:
recruiting and inducting suitably qualified and experienced staff
supporting and developing the nursery team
managing a budget
arranging marketing and publicity materials
creating management reports, and maintaining staff and child records
running the centre in line with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations"(Nursery manager, 2020)
Childminders are level 3 qualified practitioners how are self implied how look after a group of children there job is to
They need too:
"sensitivity and understanding
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work well with others
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
excellent verbal communication skills
customer service skills
the ability to understand people’s reactions
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device" (Childminder | Explore careers | National Careers Service, n.d.)
Offers long and short tram support and practical help to families in need. For family's in need this is to remove or mitigate risk or challenging behaviours. This may also ensure that children can remain in their family under the support works guidance.
They may also specialize in " domestic abuse, bereavement or homelessness." (Family support worker job profile | Prospects.ac.uk, 2020) and families will be refued to you by a social worker
SW are there to support families and their children trough difficult times
Their roles are to improve outcomes in peoples lives. By "work in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting individuals, families and groups within the community. You may work in homes or schools, hospitals or on the premises of other public sector and voluntary organisations."