From April 2026, Southend Family Centres are becoming Best Start Family Hubs. Find out more.

Careers in Early Years

Child walking to school with adult

Information, guidance and support on starting or returning to your career in the Early Years Sector.

Want to start a career that is fulfilling, flexible and fun?

You can be self-employed, work in your own home and be a part of the Early Years community supporting local families. Become a registered childminder. Find out more.

Return to a career that is flexible, fun and full of opportunities.

Do you have a qualification in childcare or education?
Do you want to help support children in Southend-on-Sea to get the best start in life?

Come back to working in childcare. Find out more.

Contact us by email: earlyyears@southend.gov.uk or text CHILDMINDING to 88440 (charged at your standard network rate)

Published: 17th August 2023