Phoebe

My Summary

My Experience

Since 2024, I have been training as a Child Protection Social Worker, an experience I have genuinely loved and which has taught me so much about children, families and the importance of creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Through my social work training and experience, I have developed a strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, family dynamics and how important it is for children to feel listened to, valued and cared for.

I am continuing with my Master’s degree alongside taking some time away from statutory social work. During this time, I would love to use the skills and experience I have developed to support families in a more hands-on and personal way through childcare. I really enjoy spending time with children, getting to know their individual personalities and interests, and helping them to feel happy, confident and supported. I am a warm, friendly and approachable person, and I understand how important it is for parents to feel that their children are in safe, caring and trustworthy hands.

From January to October 2022, I worked as an au pair for a family of five in Dulwich, caring for three children aged 4, 7 and 9. My responsibilities included getting the children ready for school, taking them to and from school, preparing meals, helping with homework, giving music lessons, and providing evening and weekend babysitting. I loved being part of the children's everyday routines and getting to know each of them as individuals. This role gave me extensive experience of caring for multiple children while creating a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

In summer 2019, I spent a month in Italy working as an English tutor and nanny for two children aged 9 and 12. I helped them develop their English language skills through engaging activities, while also keeping them entertained and cared for while their parents were working. I really enjoyed finding creative ways to make learning enjoyable while ensuring they had lots of fun.

I have also gained experience working with children with additional needs. In summer 2017, I volunteered at a disability day-care centre for children in Nepal, where I supported children with a range of needs and helped with their daily activities. I have also worked in a specialist primary school for children with disabilities in England. These experiences taught me the importance of patience, flexibility and adapting my approach to each individual child, while making sure every child feels included and encouraged.

When I travel home to the Midlands, I regularly help to look after my two nephews and niece, who are all under five. I love spending time with them and being involved in their day-to-day lives, and this has given me plenty of experience with younger children and the energy, patience and attentiveness that comes with caring for them.

Alongside my childcare experience, I have been tutoring children and young people since completing my A-levels. Throughout my university studies, I have worked with multiple GCSE students, particularly supporting them with humanities subjects, essay writing and developing their confidence with schoolwork. I really enjoy helping young people discover what they are capable of and seeing their confidence grow.

Overall, I have always loved working with children and young people and feel very lucky to have gained such a wide range of experience. Whether I am helping with homework, organising a fun activity, supporting a child's development or simply being there to listen, I aim to create a warm, positive and encouraging environment where children feel comfortable being themselves. My background in social work also means that safeguarding and children's wellbeing are incredibly important to me, and I would always strive to give parents complete confidence that their children are being cared for with kindness, patience and genuine care.

My Qualifications

- Enhanced DBS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work – currently studying
- Training and experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Experience within statutory social work
- Experience working with children and families
- Experience supporting children with additional needs and did abilities
- A-Levels
- Experience tutoring GCSE students, particularly in Humanities and essay writing
- Music teaching experience
- Extensive practical childcare experience, including au pairing, nannying, babysitting and caring for children from 1 months/young ages onwards.

My Availability

I am currently looking for either full-time or part-time childcare work and am happy to be flexible depending on the needs and circumstances of the family. Ideally, I am looking for a regular role where I can become a trusted and consistent part of a family’s routine, although I am also open to discussing different arrangements and schedules.

I am very adaptable and understand that every family has different routines, commitments and childcare needs. I am happy to be flexible with my hours and responsibilities and would love the opportunity to find a role that is a really good fit for both myself and the family.

I am looking for a position where I can bring together my childcare experience, social work training and warm, caring personality to provide reliable, high-quality support. I am committed to being someone that parents can genuinely rely on, while creating a happy, fun and nurturing environment for their children.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
• Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)

£18 per hour for regular work.
£20 per hour for one off babysitting sessions.