You may think you know what a day in the life of a recruitment consultant looks like, but when you throw in a toddler and early mornings, things start to look a little different.
KiddyKare’s very own Kelly shares what a typical day looks like juggling a bustling career with the demands of motherhood. From early morning cuddles with her son, to powering through compliance checks and candidate sourcing, her day is a masterclass in efficiency and heart.
Read on to get an exclusive look at Kelly’s routine and see how she makes it all work.
Morning Routine
6:00 AM: Get Archie from his cot and start the day with cuddles.
6:45 AM: Drop him off at the nanny’s house.
Workday
7:15 AM: Arrive at the KiddyKare office and make coffee for Jodi and Emily.
7:30 AM: Check emails, especially compliance-related ones.
8:00 AM: Split compliance tasks with Lois.
8:30 AM: Work on resourcing, contact new candidates, gather details, begin sign-up or hand over to Emily for perm roles.
9:00 AM: Catch up with Lois on temp placements and plan coverage.
10:00 AM: Complete ID checks.
12:00 PM: After a busy morning it’s time for a lunch break.
1:00 PM: Pre-reg outreach via email, calls, or texts (alternate daily).
2:00 PM: More compliance checks, reference requests and resourcing.
3:30 PM: Handover with Lois on temps.
3:45 PM: Final email check before finishing at 4:00 PM.
Evening Routine
5:00 PM: Playtime with Archie and start dinner.
6:30 PM: Get Archie ready for bed.
7:00 PM: Put him down to sleep.
7:30 PM: Relax and unwind.
9:30 PM: Final wind-down before bed.
Thanks for joining us for a day in the life of Kelly! We hope her story inspires you. If you’re passionate about a career in childcare and want to find a role that fits your life, just like Kelly has, we’d love to help.
If you’re ready to find your dream job in childcare get in touch with KiddyKare today.
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Author: Jodi Walden
