Olivia

My Requirements

Freddie suffers from a Cavernoma and is due to have brain surgery in 5 weeks time. Because of this he has had seizures in the past. I am primarily with him at all times, so we are looking for someone to help care for our three-year-old daughter, Honey while also providing care for Freddie if need be. Practical support around the home will be needed as well. Honey attends nursery three days a week. The position would ideally be full-time, Monday to Friday, starting at approximately 8:30 and ending at 18:30 with responsibilities including:

-Caring for Honey outside her nursery hours

-Cleaning and keeping the house organised

-Cooking and preparing family meals

-Helping with laundry and general household tasks

-Providing practical support to the family wherever needed

-Helping maintain a calm, safe and well-organised home environment

-Need to have their own car as driving the children round will be needed

Looking for someone who understands seizures, will remain calm in an emergency and be comfortable following the family’s agreed seizure-management plan. A nursing qualification is not required, although first-aid training, seizure-awareness training or relevant experience is necessary.

Personality and compatibility are extremely important. We are looking for someone warm, friendly, energetic and easy-going who can become a trusted and supportive presence in the home while remaining professional and dependable.

There are no animals in the home but because we visit grandparents house often there are lots of animals at their house, so comfortability around animals is crucial even though there are no animals in our family household.

The position would initially be offered on a flexible, month-by-month basis. We will start with a month trial period which could lead into full time care, we would be interested to look in for a live in nanny positions or someone who can travel in. We would like to begin interviewing this week and would like someone to start as soon as possible.

We look forward to meeting you!