Kirsty

My Requirements

I am seeking shame-free and punishment-free respectful childcare for my boy. Someone who will treat him like a full human, with needs that are equally as important as adults. In our home we are gentle but firm with boundaries, not permissive, nor authoritarian.

I live right next to Horfield Common so I'm well placed. Outside time is really important and so trips to the park, the woods or playing in the garden are all welcomed. As much opportunity to run, jump, and be a little boy as possible.

He also enjoys playing inside and is mostly happy to play independently if needed with his kitchen or his tool bench, or just tinkering with a toy on the floor. I encourage him to join in with all housework and 90% of the time he wants to help me to do laundry or wash up or hoover, but if he doesn't he knows the alternative is to play alone.

I'd like whoever comes in to step in as me for the day, taking care of light housework and meal prep with him. Things like hanging out washing, chopping veg for dinner, loading/unloading dishwasher are all things he will happily help with at the moment. He's also a fan of anyone who will bake with him! I hate baking, so it's a bonus if you can follow a biscuit recipe! :)

I'm happy/would like to support a slow settling in period. Our current nanny built up time away from me with him over several weeks and was very much seen by him as being here as our friend until he had built a bond. I worked upstairs and was in and out frequently, building up over time the amount of time I stayed out of the way, and the length of the trips out of the house without me.

I would love a commitment of at least 6 months, but ideally you could stay with us longer. Our current nanny who is sadly leaving us in Jan has been with us 18 months.

Initially I would like 1 or 2 half days, but over time, there may be potential to increase, if you had availability. Though this isn't essential, so don't be put off applying if that wouldn't be possible. I am open to offering one full day instead of 2 half days to the right person so if you're interested and that's the only thing in the way of applying, please do say hello anyway and let's have a chat. Equally if you can only do 1 half day to begin with, please also apply as I'm willing to try and accommodate this for the right person.

I have a massive spare room in my home and being just us, I'd also consider providing the right person with discounted temporary accommodation, so perhaps people from outside of Bristol might also like to apply and use this option whilst they find permanent accommodation here, as I know that can be tricky.

Looking forward to having a coffee with you and exploring how we might be able to make this work.
Kirsty