Ruth

My Requirements

I'm looking for a babysitter to care for three older boys (10-13) one or two evenings a week during term time, and perhaps more during school holidays. My boys will flourish with structured activities and clear and consistent expectations. They easily default to playing on screens and watching YouTube, but with encouragement enjoy craft, cooking, trips out, physical play (outside), playing games, imaginative play, reading etc. They are all neurodiverse. They are very affectionate with each other and love to play together, but need a calm, guiding authority, and occasional conflict resolution. My youngest finds it difficult to accept new people into our home, so building the relationship with him around his interests is key, so that he feels at ease. This takes time and attention. I mostly work from home, so childcare hours do not need to fit exactly with my working hours during school holidays (Mon-Weds 6hr/day) but will allow me some freedom to get out without kids, or to spend time with kids individually, as well as varying kids' activities away from screens. Thursday and Sunday evenings are most useful. If you can cook us a meal, that is an advantage, as well as helping with household tasks as needed.