Ep63

My Summary

My Experience

I've survived raising three boys, now aged 30, 27 and 24.
I started childminding initially when my eldest was born as I was a single Mum but continued to childmind for friends after I married and our second son came along. I returned to part time sectretarial work as they got a little older but then our third son came along after we moved here and I wanted to stay at home to be with all the boys and help them adjust to the changes. I therefore resumed childminding. When our youngest joined preschool I helped on a voluntary basis and then joined as a staff member when he moved onto school. I was promoted to Supervisor (having completed my NVQ 3 in childcare) after five years and held the position for ten years inclusively, before leaving to become a private Nanny. I was with the same family for seven years, up to July 2021. During my time with them I cared for their two children, took them to school, picked them up, brought them home, entertained them, made dinner, bathed and got them ready for bed. We had play dates with friends and had various adventures when I worked over the holidays. I had an Ofsted Assessment in December 2020, which I successfully passed via video call. I've done/do babysitting for parents whom I met at pre-school and recommendations via them. During my time as a Nanny I was registered with Ofsted, had a DBS, insurance and first aid, all financially covered by my employer. These have since lapsed due to no longer being in that position and my new employers not requiring them. I am still DBS registered for working with the elderly (needed for my carework) and have just completed my first aid refresher training. I am presently working for two local families as a Nanny, with children ranging from 14 months to 11 years old. I have insurance and would happily acquire a new DBS if requested.
On a more personal level, I consider myself to be loyal, conscientious and discreet, with a good sense of humour and a love of family and all the ups and downs that go with it. I have a clean driving license and my own transport.
I can provide references as and when required.

My Qualifications

A long time ago:
School: O'level English, History, Art
C.S.E. Maths, Biology
Completed a typing course which I guess would be equivalent to
a BTEC today.

Went to a secretarial night school and obtained 80 w.p.m. typing and 100 w.p.m. shorthand. Also did a one day Receptionist course and a word processing course.

Initially worked as a receptionist at E.M.A. Worked my way up to Director level at British Midland Airways and Central television before leaving to raise my children.

NVQ 3 qualification - childcare & education
Various training courses relevant to working within a preschool
Child Protection Certificate
Paediatric First Aid Certificate from 2004 - 2021
28 years caring for children ranging from newborn to adulthood
Ofsted registered and assessment passed 2020
No further training undertaken since becoming a Nanny
Work supporting a young adult with learning difficulties
Working with adults with dementia/alzheimer's (I work on a self employed basis but have secured work both privately and through a company)

Experience of raising three boys and the joys/problems/issues that go with the territory.

Learning Spanish

My Availability

Available for babysitting immediately. As a Nanny, available from October. If just a few hours, and fits around my present work, possibly sooner.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.50 per hour
• Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)

Depending on number of children £15 - £20 an hour.
Petrol @ 75p a mile.
Payment of Ofsted registration/Insurance and First Aid if required.