Child and early years officers

Child and early years officers
£28,080

Average Annual Pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

33

Average Weekly Hours

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019

2.68%

Unemployment Rate

Labour Force Survey 2020

Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)

Description

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.

Qualifications

There are no formal qualification requirements for entry although many employers will expect those appointed to have A-levels and to be working towards a relevant diploma or degree, together with work experience in a relevant field. For some roles workers must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. Some jobs are regulated and require job holders to satisfy the criteria for registration (including holding appropriate qualifications). Background checks including a CRB check are mandatory.

Typical tasks

  • deals with issues relating to poor attendance at school;
  • works with social worker to identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties;
  • advises clients and their families on available resources;
  • writes up case notes, prepares reports, keeps up-to-date records on clients;
  • makes referrals to other agencies such as social services and educational psychologists;
  • attends meetings with colleagues and outside agencies.

Common job titles

Worker, development, outreach (children's services)
Officer, enquiry, school
Officer, liaison, family (educational establishments)
Worker, portage (educational establishments)
Manager, support, behaviour
Officer, support, behaviour
Practitioner, parenting (NHS)
Adviser, support, parent
Officer, care, child, residential
Visitor, home, portage
Officer, liaison, school
Officer, care, child
Mentor, learning
Officer, support, pupil
Supervisor, contact (local government)
Officer, welfare, education
Officer, attendance, school
Mentor, behaviour
Officer, access, education (local government)
Officer, access (local government:
Visitor, welfare
Officer, schools
Officer, support, child
Manager, behaviour
Officer, protection, child

Education background

Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.

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Ranked 223rd out of 355 careers for highest average pay.

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287/355
Ranked 287th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.

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186/355
Ranked 186th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.

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Top industries: Child and early years officers

Working Futures UK

Employment type

Gender breakdown


£540

Female average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

£540

Male average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

329/350

Gender pay gap ranking

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020


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Gender Pay Gap by Career

Average weekly pay by age and gender: Child and early years officers

Pay change between years

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