My Summary
Jossy Care
About Me
I'm Joss. I am caring, patient, and empathetic, and I understand when looking after children from birth to teens. I have vast knowledge of child attachments and how to build positive child/adult relationships. I am a big believer in creating safe spaces for children.
I have 17 plus years of experience working with children and families as a Nursery Teacher, Manny Support worker (working with families with severe needs) and with children who have mental health issues due to being in traumatic environments.
I have vast experience with babies, toddlers, and teens. I'm also qualified and have an up-to-date DBS, up-to-date safeguarding, and a first aid certificate. Also, I won the UK Nanny Of The Year Award in June 2022 and the National Diversity Award in 2019 for being a positive male role model, plus a few more.
I have a sensitive and heartfelt approach towards working with children ( I'm as soft as wool. I'm big on expression and emotion. And that's something I advocate for men and children especially. I like to help children learn their feelings and how to deal with them. I call them ( big emotions). I also have two younger brothers, impacting my career choice and understanding of children.
Over the last 18 years, I have gained knowledge and a wide range of experiences as an Early Years Practitioner and a Nanny/manny from working in different settings as a Nursery Manager, Room Leader, and Early Years Practitioner. I have been a Nanny/manny alongside doing my other roles for several different families full-time and part-time.
I am now a full-time Nanny/ Manny and work for several different families at any given time with Children as young as three weeks old. I am offering a high-standard, child-led and heartfelt level of childcare. They are helping families find balance and nurturing these little minds that are the next generation. My approach is also trauma-informed.
As for childcare... Jossy Care only offers a temp, ad hoc service, nannying, babysitting, travel care, maternity care, and more, plus parent support. I offer this service all over the UK.
We are safeguarding / Settling Steps = CONSULTATION.
SAFEGUARDING is paramount for us. ( All Zoom calls are recorded.) The consultation process has a fee at the booking stage in the first Zoom.
1. Zoom Call with parent/parents.
2. Zoom call again with children/ child ( story time or child-led interview depending on age.
3. Playdate in your local park or coffee shop that the child is familiar with
4. Playdate at home.
5. Small or big settling in dependant on child...
Only after that will Jossy Care be able to be BOOKED for childcare...
It's all based on whether it all goes well and if we are all aligned and the energy is right. And IF CHILD CHOOSES ME.
Jossy Care initiates consultations at a one-of-rate, and settling periods for all new families are up to two weeks, depending on the child and family. We will discuss at the initial meeting how to make the transition of a new carer coming into their home a smooth one.
The process of settling in is intended to bridge the gap for the child between home care and that of a stranger caring for them in their home. We are aware that all children respond differently,
some children embrace this new experience with an enthusiasm that can leave them feeling confident and comfortable. It should help a child to become accustomed to Jossy Care and form an attachment as we will be with them for much of the time. Without even realising, this is the first step we take in following our ethos, which is to give a child a choice. “The key to giving children choices is first to decide what choices you will allow them to make”.
My Experience
I have measureless knowledge on child attachments, weaning, sleep routines, potty training and how to build positive child and adult relationships.
I also travel with families, and have worked in numerous countries as a travel Manny. Such as Saudia Arabia, Antigua, Switzerland plus more. I love learning new cultures, and being in new environments with children. Exploring, swimming, and adapting.
Being a male childcare specialist is amazing. I may be the last man standing lol. But I wouldn’t change it for the world. Its moulded me into a heart-warming kind and caring individual.
This is more than just work or childcare. I genuinely love to help families find balance as well as to promote positive change and have fun at the same time.
I have a blog based around children and parenting, just to show how passionate I am about child development and positive parenting. And on The 21st of September 2019 I won a “National Diversity Award” for being a positive role model. Which was aired on ITV London. I have also been featured on BBC for my work, ITV, and interviewed on various podcasts and blogs around childcare, mental health and how i put love into what i do ( a mini documentary ) as well as the Hackney Gazette, Sun News Paper, Time Out Radio and various radio stations and social media platforms.
I am committed to doing the best for the families and children that I work alongside, with sole focus on the child’s wellbeing and personal and social development. I constantly keep in mind that what I do can have a long-term or a short-term effect on the children in my care, I always work within legislation to safeguard myself and them as well staying grounded and child focused at all times when working.
Not sure If it’s a hobby, but I am a bit of a chef, and love to read, write, poetry and also go for walks and sight see as well as attending art shows or adventuring around the worlds numerous museums and countries. I also have a season ticket for Arsenal football club with my family ( heart breaking I know )
I am registered self employed. So I pay my own taxes And that is reflective of the amount I charge on and off of here. iI also only work for families long term temp or short term temp, adhoc, babysitting and travel care i do not offer full time childcare.
I'm Dyslexic, so please expect mistakes ??
My Qualifications
Level 3 in childcare .. First Aid Training, Safeguarding - Children's Rights Training, Autism training, Mental Health First Aid Training Plus MoRe
My Availability
PLEASE READ, PLEASE READ
MY DAYS OF AVAILABILITY AT THE MOMENT VARY SO PLEASE MESSAGE ME. I ALSO ONLY WORK TEMP FOR FAMILIES NOT FULL TIME .. BE IT LONG TERM , PART TIME OR SHORT TERM- LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT. BABYSITTING, TRAVEL CARE OR NANNYING.
I am also Free For Babysitting AD HOC All Evenings, Temp And Travel Roles
IM ALSO REGISTERED SELF EMPLOYED- and pay my own taxes this is all reflective of what I charge childcare wise - and reflective of Jossy Cares Terms and Conditions.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 18/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Nannying from £25.00 per hour (net)
Nannying
£25.00 Per Hour For 1 Child
£30.00 Per Hour 2 Children
£35.00 Per Hour 3 Children
£40.00 Per Hour 4 Children
Nanny share 2 > 4
children or more maximum
4 children DependiNg On Ages
BABYSITTING ( same family)
£35.00 per hour, (2 or more children)
Overnight (Inc Siblings)
Babysitting Commences From 6pm Until 6 Am At The Same Rate
£260 Per Night 1 -2 Children
£290.00 Per Night 3-4 Children
Babysitting Share, (Different Families)
£40.00 Per Hour 1 Child
£45.00 Per Hour 2 Children £50
£50.00 Per Hour 3 Children
£55.00 Per Hour 4 Children
I Also Offer Proxy Parenting 2 Or More Children / Sole Charge Whilst Parents Are Away
£400 Per 24 Hours - 2 or MORE children
NIGHT NANNYING
£320 Per Night 2 Or More Children
All Payments Are To Be Made Within 24 Hours Of Booking Confirmation Via bacs, Cash App Or card Payment On Receipt Of Invoice And Acceptance Of Calendar Invite.
TRAVELLING NANNY
I understand that every holiday is unique, so I am always happy to tailor a package for holiday childcare, based on the approximate hours that the family & I agree on. As a guide, ‘packages’
are outlined below.
In the below packages, I class a ‘week’ as __ days, (as holidays are usually Sat-Sat or similar,
i.e. 10 days)
PLEASE NOTE: Families pay all the travel, accommodation and meals costs for the Jossy Care.
I am entitled to 1 day off per week.
FEES ( paid )
£275.00 a day and this includes 4 nights of evening babysitting ( 50 hour working week ) Babysitting after 4th night will be at a rate of £20.00 an hour
DISCLAIMER: All information supplied to “Jossy Care Ltd”, is completely confidential. In addition, myself and all families Terms and Conditions includes a confidentiality agreement. You have nothing to pay, until I have confirmation of booking ( flight Booking ). A 50% booking fee is needed which is part of the total amount.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/02/2024)
- Full CV (added 19/06/2022)
- Training Certificate: Children's Rights (added 10/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 10/05/2021)
- Training Certificate: Traning certificates to date (added 22/11/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid pdf (added 26/09/2019)
- First Aid Certificate: 12 hour first aid (added 04/09/2019)
- DBS Check (added 22/03/2019)
- Training Certificate (added 22/06/2018)
- Reference (added 16/01/2018)
- Reference: Ref (added 14/06/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Nvq (added 14/06/2017)
- UK Passport (added 14/06/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Joss. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
For as long as I’ve known this man he has always had a caring and loving nature. He has always been good with children of all ages and he is the definition of doing something that you truly love. Anything this man does is from the heart, he will love and protect your children as if they are his own. He will teach them right from wrong at all times in a manner no parent can fault and a lot of parents can learn from. Having an exceptional work ethic and mindset ready to apply to any profession; the childcare industry are lucky to have Joss. If he doesn’t deserve the award and even more than I don’t know who does.
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My child loves Joss, hes passion for his job show in the way he carrys out activities and talks with children. He's a very understanding carer with maternal like mannerisms. Hes just a all round brilliant guy.
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Joss is a great child minder. He's fun and outgoing but responsible and a great teacher.
The children love him and we know they are in safe hands when he's caring for them.
Not only does he look after my children but immediate family too. I would highly recommend his services.
And as a Father , I trust him completely with my children.
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Joss is amazing person firstly liked to add
He is a breath of fresh air as childminder./ as he was my son key worker at prior Weston school.
Joss is hard working and amazing with kids.
He is fun and loving. His teaching of
Development skills as well making my son feel confident and the ability to do Things where he felt he couldn't... he is 100 the best person for this award .
We miss him very much .
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Josh is a caring and warm young man. He treats every child as an individual according to their needs and development. Children love to be around Joss as he creates a sense of fun and is able to tune into their play. He has a great knowledge of child development, which is very supportive for parents.
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by
Parent
about
Joss
on 22/01/2018
Response by
Joss
on 23/01/2018:
Thank you
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