Qualified Flexible Childcare Workers - Wigan/Leigh/Atherton
Pay: £16.28 – £17.09 per hour
Job Summary
Are you looking for work that fits around your life—not the other way around?
We're looking for flexible, reliable Qualified Childcare Workers to join our growing team, supporting nurseries, preschools, and primary schools across Wigan, Leigh and Atherton.
Youchoosework connects vetted, caring individuals with local childcare settings that need flexible cover for short-term staff absences. Whether you're a parent, a student looking for work around your studies, a retired childcare professional, or someone returning to the workforce, this role offers the flexibility to work when it suits you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting registered childcare settings and schools across Wigan, Leigh and Atherton to cover short-term staff absences.
- Working with children aged 0–11 in nurseries, preschools, and primary school settings.
- Helping maintain safe staff-to-child ratios so settings can continue delivering high-quality care.
What You'll Get
- Complete flexibility—work as little or as much as you like, with new shifts added daily through the app.
- Choose when and where you work using our simple, easy-to-use app.
- Competitive hourly pay of £16.28 – £17.09, paid weekly by youchoosework.
- A friendly, supportive onboarding process with a team that understands the childcare sector.
- Access to a growing network of vetted childcare settings across Wigan, Leigh and Atherton.
- An excellent opportunity to gain childcare experience or explore a career in the sector before committing to a permanent role.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
- An Enhanced DBS check (we'll guide you through the process if you don't already have one).
- You should be based in or near Wigan, Leigh and Atherton and able to travel to local childcare settings.
Getting Started
Registration takes just two minutes. Simply download the Youchoosework app on your mobile device. As part of the sign-up process, you'll need to provide 3 forms of ID and your work history. Once you've applied, submit for verification and a member of our team will talk you through our safer recruitment process.
"I really enjoy how flexible it is—being able to choose when I work is amazing. I would 100% recommend Youchoosework to anyone." Melissa, Childcare Practitioner
Pay: £16.28-£17.09 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2/3 in Childcare, QTS or equivalent? (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
