Bronach
Babysitter in Aberdeen
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since May 2024 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 19 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I'm Brónach, a 26 year old student in Aberdeen. I am a committed professional currently pursuing a BA in Social Work, with a specific focus on specialising in children and family services. My passion for supporting and nurturing young lives professionally began at the age of 17 when I first worked as a childcare worker. This experience ignited my interest in the broader aspects of child development and family dynamics. I had prior to this, babysitting experiences and a deep love of working with children.
I have achieved a HNC in Social Services and have enriched my hands-on experience with practical placements focusing on children's care. Alongside my studies, I have also gained valuable experience in caring for adults with various needs, including special needs, enhancing my understanding of holistic care practices.
My approach to childcare and family support is deeply rooted in person-centred, holistic care principles. I strongly advocate the Montessori method, which I incorporate into my care practices and child play to foster environments that promote independent learning and development at each child's own pace. This method aligns perfectly with my belief in supporting the overall development of children and addressing their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
I am eager to apply my growing knowledge and skills in social work to specialise in supporting children and their families. With a foundation in practical care and a forward-looking educational path, I am dedicated to significantly and positively impacting family dynamics and child development in our community.
I am available for babysitting and proving child care. I have shown in my documents my PVG for my course which permits me to work with children and adults, however, I am happy to undergo all further check processes for any opportunity.
My Experience
I am eager to bring my extensive experience gained from both formal care settings and informal babysitting roles. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding and a skill set that is finely attuned to the diverse needs of children across various age groups and developmental stages.
As an agency childcare worker in nursery settings, I focused on providing empathetic, patient, and adaptable care to all children particularly ages 0-6. This role required a deep understanding of young children's diverse needs, which I addressed by engaging them in fun and educational activities tailored to foster their development. I also assisted with their daily routines, ensuring each child felt comfortable, safe, and well cared for throughout the day. My commitment to creating a nurturing environment was fundamental in supporting the overall well-being and growth of the children in my care.
My experience in care expanded to adults and throughout my duration as a care and support worker, I had worked with various support needs. These positions required me to adapt quickly to different environments and apply a consistent and structured approach to childcare, all while being mindful of each individual needs. I also learned the importance of working collaboratively with parents, colleagues, guardians, and other health and care, professionals to ensure a holistic support system that benefits development.
Throughout my social work studies, I had a placement working with children with developmental, learning disabilities and/or neurodivergencies at a specialised additional support needs school setting. This experience provided me with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in supporting children with specific needs, further enhancing my ability to deliver personalised and effective care. This placement setting stressed the importance of understanding that all behaviour is a method of communication, highlighting that non-verbal cues are crucial for interpreting the feelings and needs of all children, especially those who are non-verbal.
Outside of these formal roles, I have been a trusted babysitter for friends and family for several years. This part of my experience has been equally important, providing me with opportunities to apply my professional skills in more personal settings. Babysitting has taught me a lot about the day-to-day challenges parents face and has enriched my ability to connect with children in caring and effective ways.
Through these various roles, I have seen firsthand how quality childcare can positively impact a child’s development and I am committed to providing such care. I am confident that my background in tailored educational activities, combined with my hands-on experience in managing daily childcare tasks and creating a nurturing environment, makes me a strong candidate for this position. I am looking forward to the opportunity to bring my dedication and passion for childcare within the potential role, and ensuring that each child receives the best care and support possible.
I have wide expierences both personally and professionally working with individuals of all ages with various physical disabilities, learning disabilities, neurodivergencies including autism, and mental health issues, in addition to various backgrounds. I am currently in my spare time taking lessons in learning makaton and BSL.
I am taking every opportunity to develop my learning in all aspects in childcare, by continuing to participate within courses which would support my childcare role, including a current ongoing Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism with West Scotland College.
My Qualifications
HNC Social Services
ONGOING BA Social Work
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
My Availability
I am currently undergoing my 4th year Social Work placement meaning I am unavailable 9-5 during the week except every 2nd Friday as a day off. My availability will change in December.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 14/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Price can be negotiated, however, I must apologise but my rates do not go below that of National Living Wage, which is £11.44
Overnight Care is a higher rate than what I would negotiate for day rate.
My Documents
- Training Certificate: HNC Social Services (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: Sustained Shared Thinking in the Early Years (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: The Importance of Self-Evaluation (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: The Role of Trustees in Delivering the EYFS (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: Theories Underpinning the Early Years Foundation Stage (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: The Prevent Duty (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: A Practical Guide to the GDPR (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: Being a Key Person in an Early Years Setting (added 03/06/2024)
- Training Certificate: Equality & Diversity (added 31/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Anaphylaxis (added 31/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding and Addressing Behaviour in the Early Years (added 31/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Children's Rights (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Asthma (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Epilepsy (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Diabetes (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Early Child Development – Foundation (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Autism Awareness (added 30/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Dyslexia Awareness (added 29/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: ADHD Awareness (added 29/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Personal Safety (added 29/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Safeguarding Children (added 11/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Self Harm Training Certificate (Virtual College) (added 09/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Young Minds - Self Harm (added 09/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Child Criminal Exploitation, Gangs and County Lines (added 09/05/2024)
- Other (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Managing Violence & Aggression Training Certificate - Health and Social Care Partnership (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Naloxone Training Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Adult Support and Protection Training Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Child Protection Adult Services Training Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Self Harm Training Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Prevention and management of violence and aggression (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Personal Protective Equipment Assessment Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Risk Infection assessment certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- First Aid Certificate: Hand Hygiene (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Duty of Candour (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Developing Trauma skilled practice and response (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Breaking the Chain of Infection Assessment Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Caring, Listening & Improving Certificate (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Bed Making (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Inspiring Others (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Infection Prevention and Control (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Emotional and Cultural Intelligence (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Defining Learning Objectives (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Collaboration (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Celebrating Differences and Diversity (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Building Trust and Respect (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Roles and Responsibilities (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Setting Common Goals (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Being Authentic (added 08/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Slips, Trips and Falls (added 08/05/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 08/05/2024)
- UK Passport (added 08/05/2024)
- PVG Check (added 08/05/2024)
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