Advise Desperatley needed

[Slink]

I don't know what to do and think i may go mad.
DD is 2.5 and is at nursery three days a week 9am -2pm and the problem is work....can't find any.
Let me share, i am or was a unqualified social worker (failed exam)but before that have been working in the field for 14yrs. Anyway i have other qualifications but have found that they count as NOTHING so what to do, i am thinking of doing a home study Dip in Child Care and Pychology then look for work in the child care field as i go along?
DH,he just says oh i make enough stay at home, BUT i am going mad, then he said it's too late to start changing careers (twit)
I read in another thread about setting up your own business, how and what? PLEASE HELP ANYONE......

[Tom]

Is there a Sure Start project in your area? They focus on supporting parents of pre-school children and are very keen to get input from parents - lots of parents end up working for the projects - and with your social work background I'm sure you'd be very useful.

[Furball]

Theres also Parent Line Plus who do similar.

[Slink]

Thanks i have been in touch with Sure Start but would need to train a bit more,so i am going ahead with the home study and when that great job comes up i'll go for it.
Thank xxx

[Jimjams]

portage?

[anais]

What about childminding while you do your diploma?

[Slink]

furball just gone onto the site you suggested quit helpful thank you.
Anais i have thought about Childminding but my mother in law lives with me and think it may be difficult.

Jimjam i don't understand?

[Jimjams]

portage- its pretty much nationwide now- although not near eidsvold It's a home visiting service for disabled children (recently expanded to include disadvantaged children as well I think). A portage worker visits once a week and works with the child and parent(s) to bring along specific skills. DS1 loved his portage sessions- I would imagine its quite rewarding. His portage worker was doing an OU degree in psychology (she did portage once a week but also worked in other areas to do with inclusion). I think all training is provided and it can be part or full time. Might be worth looking into. I may be seeing someone tomorrow who trained as a portage worker- not sure - If I do I'll ask her for more information.