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Looking for a job: Social services/education/nanny

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:08pm
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Anzy1

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Hello

I am considering relocating to the area of Santa Pola/Gran Alacant. I am a qualified registered social worker, I have experience of working within children and adult services Including work with individuals with mental health, learning disability etc. I have extensive experience working with children in care with emotional and behavioural problems. I also have education experience with academic qualifications in advanced education(SEN). I have experience working within a school environment.  I have a history of being actively involved in sports and recreation including a recognised Duke Of Edinburgh Award Leadership qualification. I also hold a degree in sports studies. My partner has degree level education also with a degree in  Audio and music production as well as extensive music equipment retail sales experience he also has extensive experience working within the music industry with experience or working with live bands, studio experience, promotions, and Djing. He has played music all over the UK running successful club nights. At this time we would welcome any advice regarding finding jobs that would suit and fit our experience, qualifications and skills. 

Please feel free to message me with any information that might benefit us. 

Many Thanks 

Jan

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:58pm

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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:58pm

There's one qualification you have missed out, that is the most important - Do you speak fluent Spanish?

Even if yiu are fluent it's difficult to get work in Spain and it's much lower pay rates than UK even if you can get a job. Worth bearing that in mind. 

Personally, if you need to work to survive, I would stay in the UK as it's much easier to find decent paid jobs. 

Your qualifications are good for UK work but they probably would not have much relevancefor working in Spain. 

Anzy1

Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 12:55am

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Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 12:55am

Thank you very much for your helpful advice.

In response the answer is no we don't speak fluent Spanish which we are well aware will make things much harder. Keeping are options open. 

All advice welcome.

Many thanks 

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Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 8:43am

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Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 8:43am

Your skills, quals and experience are usually worthless In Spain unless you speak the national language. Even then most of the time UK quals are not relevant over there.

Living in Spain is great if you are retired or have tons of cash. 

Moving to Spain and finding steady and sustainable jobs to fund your lifestyle is a pipe dream. The jobs just don't exist.

Not great feedback but that's the reality of Spain, not what you see on travel programmes.

Anzy1

Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 5:41pm

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Posted: Mon Oct 1, 2018 5:41pm

Thank you Ray for the helpful information.

We will take on board all of the above advice.

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