Karen
Nanny in South Horrington (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 hours
Female Member since Aug 2020 Last Updated Sep 2023 Last Login 23 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
**UPDATE: I NOW HAVE SOME TERM TIME AVAILABILITY DUE TO MY YOUNGEST CHARGE STARTING PRE-SCHOOL**
I work as a full time Nanny but will be looking for new part time/full time role/s as of SEPTEMBER 2024. This could potentially be a nanny share role with my current family. I am also available to take on babysitting roles on both weekday evenings and weekends. I have worked in various roles with children and their families for over 30 years. I have always lived in Somerset and its surrounding areas and own my own home in Wells.I enjoy the outdoors, have travelled extensively, partake in horse-riding and walking and enjoy reading and musical theatre. I have an older daughter and two young grandchildren. I have worked in a voluntary capacity alongside my full time role working with the Sibling Team at The Children’s Hospice South West. I have also volunteered for a mentoring service, working with vulnerable children and their families and been the Production Manager of a Community Youth Theatre. I have a DBS and a Paediatric first aid certificate as well as a full driving license and use of my own car.
My Experience
During the last 5 years my professional focus has been back in industry as a Nanny caring for children from 6 months to six years old. These have been sole charge, full time roles, live in/live out, and have also included the organisation for extensive periods of both UK and worldwide travel for a busy family in the film industry. I currently have the responsibility of taking charge of all the usual day to day planning and organising to ensure that all of my charges needs are met, working flexibly to ensure that my employers needs are met as well.
Prior to this I was working as a Further Education Course Co-ordinator, Personal Tutor and Lecturer, specifically within the Care and Early Years department of a local college. I previously ran my own ‘Outstanding’ childcare business for 9 years, as well as 11 years working as a private Nanny for various families where I have had experience of working with multiple siblings, adoption and also twins.
I have worked for the Local Authority as the North Somerset Young Carers Schools Worker and in a Family Support Worker role.
For 10 years I worked at Weston College progressing from learning support assistant to Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator for the BTEC Early Years courses. These roles have given me a vast experience of working with a diverse cohort of young people, guiding and supporting them to be strong childcare practitioners themselves.
However 5 years ago a nannying opportunity came along which made me reconsider teaching for being back in industry looking after children once again.
My Qualifications
Diploma in Education and Training Level 5 Weston College, 2017
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4 Weston College, 2013
Award in Supporting People who have a Learning Difficulty Level 3 Weston College, 2012
Psychology GCSE B Weston College, 2009
Mentoring Young People Level 3 2009
Certificate in Counselling Level 2 2008
Certificate in Homebased Childcare Level 3 2002
English Language O Level Rossholme School, 1987
Drama O Level Rossholme School, 1987
My Availability
**UPDATE: I NOW HAVE SOME TERM TIME AVAILABILITY DUE TO MY YOUNGEST CHARGE STARTING PRE-SCHOOL**
SEPTEMBER 2024 I will be available for full/part time role/s which could include a nanny share role with my current family. I am also available for babysitting week nights after 6 and some days/evenings over the weekends.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 01/09/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
£15 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 04/12/2020)
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