New career in childcare - for men

9:30am Thursday 7th August 2008

BOLTON’S men are being urged to consider a career in childcare.

Bolton Council has teamed up with Bolton Community College to offer the “Men Care Too” course for men who would like to work with children and young people.

The free introductory course will give an insight into the different types of childcare jobs for men such as youth or play workers.

Education bosses they say many children benefit from being cared for in a mixed gender environment.

A Bolton Council spokesman said: “Some young people may not have a male role model at home and would benefit from a male childminder or play worker. Also, recruiting more men helps to ensure the childcare profession reflects society as a whole.

“The course, run by Bolton Council at Bolton Community College, will help students decide which career-path is right for them.”

The course is run over 12 two-hour evening sessions which will feature visits by men who already work in the childcare profession.

Course bookings for September are being accepted now and sessions start on September 9 at 6.30pm at Bolton Community College in Manchester Road.

Contact Liz Beamish, recruitment officer, on 01204 333784 or 07789 031647 for more information or the Families Information Service on 01204 386030.