Ella

My Summary

My Experience

I have extensive experience working with children across both family and residential care settings, supporting children from infancy through to early adolescence. My experience includes working as a nanny, Therapeutic Child Carer, Family Contact Worker and within the wider children’s care system, giving me a strong understanding of children’s emotional, developmental and practical needs.

As a private nanny, I have provided full day-to-day care for four children aged 6 months - 5yrs, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating home environment. My responsibilities included school runs, homework, organising clubs and hobbies, preparing healthy meals, managing bedtime routines and supporting the smooth running of the household. I have also provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties such as bullying, family changes, health concerns and challenges with their wellbeing, while maintaining consistent boundaries in line with their parents’ expectations.

I worked for three years as a Therapeutic Child Carer in a residential setting, caring for seven children aged 7–13 who had experienced significant trauma and complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. This involved providing consistent, nurturing care while managing challenging behaviour, supporting children through periods of change and helping them develop trusting relationships with adults. I supported children with education, health appointments, therapy, hobbies and everyday routines, as well as transitions into foster placements, new homes and contact with birth families.

Safeguarding has been a significant part of my childcare experience. I am confident recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, allegations and disclosures, and maintaining accurate records and reports. I have worked closely with social workers, therapists, SEN teachers, and other professionals, attending Children Looked After, EHCP and PEP meetings and contributing to placement plans, safeguarding plans and risk assessments.

I have also worked as a Family Contact Worker, supervising contact between children and their parents and supporting children emotionally during what could often be difficult or sensitive family circumstances. This strengthened my ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Alongside my direct childcare experience, my BSc (Hons) in Psychology, including specialist study in Social and Developmental Child Psychology, has given me a strong understanding of child development, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Overall, my childcare experience has taught me to provide care that is warm, dependable and child-centred, while adapting my approach to each child’s individual personality, needs and circumstances. I am comfortable supporting everyday routines and activities as well as children who require additional emotional, behavioural or therapeutic support.

My Qualifications

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2:1) from London Metropolitan University, with specialist study in Social and Developmental Child Psychology, Clinical Neuroscience and child development. I also have extensive professional training and experience in safeguarding, therapeutic childcare, child protection, behaviour management, supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. My qualifications and practical experience provide a strong foundation for understanding and supporting children’s development, wellbeing and individual needs.
My additional training includes self-harm, sexually harmful behaviours, autism awareness, bullying and cyberbullying, domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation, loss and bereavement, medication management, risk management, physical intervention and safeguarding against radicalisation. I have also completed Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 and training in data protection, health and safety and children’s home legislation.

My Availability

I am available to work any 4 days and do 12hrs, I can work one day of the weekend also. I can do morning, daytime, after school/evenings and the occasional overnight. I am very flexible and happy to do split days before and after school if home help throughout the day isn't needed.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £14.00 per hour

£14 Per hour