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Penelope

Nanny in Musselburgh

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Rates from
£20/hr
Member
9 years
Last seen
18 Aug 2026
Updated
Jul 2026
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My Summary

Part Time Nanny
Full Time Nanny
Live Out Nanny
Night Nanny
Full Driving Licence
DBS Check
Nanny Housekeeper
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
Newborn Experience

About Me

A mature and calm, caring nanny with amazing experience and a diverse skills set. Highly efficient, caring and capable Nanny / Maternity nanny with a track record for delivering the highest standards of child care and wider home organisation. Experienced in the support of new mums, maternity nanny, night nanny, and multiples.
Holds both PVG and Disclosure Scotland to work with both children and vulnerable adult.

I have extensive education in health and wellness in early infancy, child development, psychology of individual differences and development, health psychology and developmental disorders.

I have my own car which is insured for my work as a nanny.
I also hold full indemnity nanny insurance.

My Experience

Recent Professional Experience
Full-Time Sole Charge Nanny – Private Family, Edinburgh (Jan 2023 – Aug 2025)
Provided sole-charge care for a toddler and newborn sibling, managing routines, educational activities, outings, meals and developmental support.
Nanny / Housekeeper – Private Family, Edinburgh (Nov 2022 – Jan 2023)
Supported a family with four children during a period of parental illness, managing transport, household organisation and daily family logistics.
Sole Charge Nanny – Twins – Private Family, Edinburgh (Dec 2021 – Aug 2022)
Supported a family with newborn twins, assisting with breastfeeding routines and progressing to full-time sole-charge care.
Sole Charge Nanny / Housekeeper – Private Family, Balerno (2018–2021) Supported a single Father with 3 teenage children, one with SEN
Au Pair and Sole Charge Nanny, UK, Spain and USA (1980–1992) Worked with several families throughout this period

Additional Experience
Volunteer Facilitator, SPRED (2016–Present)
Spiritual Support Volunteer, Royal Edinburgh Hospital (2017–2020)
Cooking Skills Instructor, Fresh Start (2015–2018)
Guest House Owner & Manager (2005–2014)
Relief Support Worker, British Nursing Association (2004–2012)

My Qualifications

Postgrad. Certificate Health & Wellbeing (Distinction) University of the Highlands and Islands (2016)
BSc (Hons) Psychology 2:1, University of the Highlands and Islands (2015)
SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care, British Nursing Association (2010)
MA Languages, Criminology and Religion, University of Edinburgh (1997)

Training Highlights: Continued Professional Development
British Red Cross Paediatric First Aid Course (Sept. 2025)
Food Hygiene, manual handling, basic life support, medication administration and record keeping, data protection,
Epilepsy, asthma, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, concussion Awareness, improving children’s learning through play (Updated 2021)

My Availability

I am available from July 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Before School
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Overnight
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Available
Not available
Last updated 09/07/2026

My Fees

  • Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)

The rate of pay is negotiable depending on the position and responsibilities.

My Documents

  • Basic Disclosure Check (added 17/11/2021)
  • Full CV (added 07/07/2026)
  • Reference: Andrew to Tinies (added 17/11/2021)
  • Reference: Job Reference (added 17/11/2021)
  • Exam Certificate: BSc UHI (added 17/11/2021)
  • Exam Certificate: Postgrad UHI (added 17/11/2021)
  • Exam Certificate: Edinburgh University (added 17/11/2021)
  • Exam Certificate: SVQ Health and Social Care (added 17/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Understanding Diabetes (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Understanding Asthma (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Understanding Anaphylaxis (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Improving Children’s Learning Through Play (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Concussion Awareness (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Autism Awareness (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: ADHD Awareness (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Dyslexia Awareness (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 14/11/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid Essentials (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Effective Health & Safety for children with SEND & ASN (added 14/11/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Being a Key Person in an Early Years Setting (added 14/11/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 14/11/2021)
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