Carolina
Nanny in City Of Westminster (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 3 hours
Female Member since Aug 2018 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Dear Family,
I am writing with genuine enthusiasm to express my interest in the Nanny position you have advertised. With eight years of dedicated experience as a professional nanny and a background in Psychology, I bring a deep understanding of child development and a heartfelt passion for nurturing young lives.
Witnessing children learn and grow is truly rewarding for me. I cherish the time spent teaching, playing, engaging, and offering attentive and affectionate care. My own upbringing in a loving Luso-Italian family in Sao Paulo, Brazil, filled with laughter, care, and freedom, has shaped my belief in creating a similarly wonderful environment for the children in my care.
Fluent in Portuguese (my native language) and English, with a reading and listening comprehension of Spanish and an appreciation for the French language, I enjoy connecting with children through various means of communication. I pride myself on being mature, responsible, loyal, curious, thoughtful, motivated, playful, patient, confident, family-oriented, non-judgmental, compassionate, honest, discreet, and open to new experiences. I also believe in the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, prioritizing good nutrition, exercise, sufficient sleep, and a positive mindset. In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature through long walks in parks, reading, watching movies, listening to music, practicing meditation, and playing chess and cards. My passions extend to travelling, the beauty of nature, and discovering idyllic places.
Professionally, the development, education, health, and safety of the children under my care are my utmost priorities. I am dedicated to fostering their independence and happiness. Alongside providing attentive care, I offer high-quality, individualized emotional support, helping children to express themselves, navigate challenges, and achieve their developmental milestones. I believe in engaging with each child in ways that resonate with their unique personality and preferences, often allowing their interests to guide our activities. To their existing routines, I aim to add valuable life skills, encourage physical activity, broaden their general knowledge, support their specific interests, and foster their creativity, thereby enriching their overall experiences.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and hygienic environment is also of paramount importance to me.
My certifications are current, and I would be pleased to provide relevant documents and references upon your request.
Thank you for considering my application. I have carefully reviewed the details of your needs (as outlined in your profile) and genuinely believe my skills and approach align well with your family. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can be a positive and supportive presence in your children's lives.
Kind Regards,
Carolina Serafim
My Experience
Eight years working in the Nanny/ Childminder industry:
* 2 years and 4 months looking after/supervising two independent siblings: a 12years old girl and 11years old boy.
* 10 months caring for a three months old baby boy, six years old boy and a nine years old girl (2021/2022)
* 2 years looking after a eighteen months old boy (2019/2021 worked during lockdown)
* 6 months for a family looking after two sisters of two and a half and four years old (2018/2019)
* 6 months in a Nursery with toddlers from one to three years old (2018)
* 1 year for a family looking after a eleven years old special needs boy (2017)
My Qualifications
Psychology Bachelor Honours Degree, Child development psychoanalysis course, up to date Enhanced DBS checked, Paediatric First Aid & CPR course, Provisional Drive Licence (Learning the British system), Mindfulness course, Understanding Autism Level ll course, references.
My Availability
As soon as i find the right family. I am looking for a long term job either live-in or live-out position. Live-in in a separate flat if possible. Live-out if your place is walking distance from mine. 35h a week minimum contract.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 07/05/2025 |
My Fees
- Nannying from £30.00 per hour (gross)
- Babysitting from £30.00 per hour
Minimum 35h per week contract £30 hourly
My Documents
- EU Passport (added 22/08/2022)
- DBS Check (added 18/08/2022)
- Full CV (added 07/03/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 05/02/2025)
- Reference: Reference letter V (added 31/10/2024)
- Other (added 03/10/2024)
- Reference: Reference III (added 05/09/2022)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 22/08/2022)
- Reference: Reference Letter IV (added 22/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: Psychology Bachelor Degree (added 22/05/2021)
- Reference: Reference letter II (added 28/03/2019)
- Reference: Reference letter (added 28/03/2019)
If this member does not have a recent Enhanced DBS check, you can ask them to complete a new one.
Request a new DBS CheckReviews
No reviews have been submitted for this Nanny.
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.