No Shortage Of Employment Opportunities In Home-Based Child Care Sector

On the eve of the government’s economic agenda announcements for the year ahead, one of New Zealand’s largest providers of in-home child care PORSE says there are plenty of jobs available in the home childcare sector.

Figures released last month showed the number of people on the unemployment benefit rose 13 per cent in December, with 66,328 people receiving the benefit at the end of December, up from 58,541 in November.

PORSE founding director Jenny Yule said there were opportunities throughout the country for those wanting rewarding work at home with children.

Ms Yule said for a stay at mum needing financial security, the home-care business ticked all the boxes.

“As the recession continues to bite, the chance for women to contribute to the household expenses and mortgage is vital.” Demand from parents for in-home care and education for their children has increased by 54% in the last five years, with demand for educators of all ages.

Jenny Yule said that the popularity of the service had increased with the introduction of 20 early childhood hours for over 3’s.

“Our work with babies has also pushed up demand as parents support their babies’ requirements to form one-on -one attachments during the critical stages of early brain development”

Ms Yule, also sits on the Executive Committee for the Infant Mental Health Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (IMHAANZ) that aims to support adults understand and promote the mental health of infants with their families.

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