Holly051

My Summary

My Experience

I have over 7 years experience working as a nanny and 12 years experience working within childcare/support work settings. My first nannying role was full time with a little boy who was 7 and has low spectrum autism and his younger sister who was 2 when I started there. I was with this family for a year full time then found other employment whilst continue to work work part time hours with the family. I still keep in touch, the eldest child is now 15.

I have also worked as a trainee deputy care manager for domicilary care for the elderly. While the job was very rewarding I found myself working up to 60 hours a week! Which gave no time for my family 7 me.

Following on from this I worked with a lovely family Tuesday to Thursday looking after a little girl aged 8 and a boy aged 12 who has ADHD and autism. Unfortunately the family had suffered the sudden tragic loss of their mother so a lot of emotional support was needed for the role. I worked with the family for a year and a half until the father decided he would like to take over the care of his children and gave up his full time job so I was no longer required.

I then worked for another family looking after 3 year old twins who both have cerebral palsy. I loved the job and found it very rewarding, however, due to covid 19 the family have decided they have to let me go. Having only worked with them for 3 months I was disappointed but hope to find another family to build a trusting relationship with.

Other jobs I have that may be of interest:
I worked as a laboratory assistant in Histology for 3 years at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Before this, i worked as clerical officer for Farnham Hospital, carrying out office admin tasks. Previously, I was a youth co-ordinator for Bordon and Petersfield where I held Youth clubs for ages 11 - 17 and Employability sessions for 16 -25's.

I have a lot of experience working with adults and children with disabilities. Having worked as a support worker for Hampshire Autistic Society for two years.

During college I volunteered in both a mainstream and special school 's for children with learning and physical disabilies. I enjoyed this and it gave me a varied experience to which I learnt a lot about how to communicate with children.

I completed 6 months of a PGCE Primary teaching course in 2011, this gave me a lot of insight into the education system and how schools are run. I learnt about current ways of teaching and further developed my communication skills. However during the course I discovered teaching was not for me as I enjoy each child as an individual and there simply is not enough time in a classroom for this. I therefore did not complete the course.

I am currently on maternity leave with my eight month old from my job as an LSA for Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College. I have just given my notice to leave my current role so am now looking for nannying roles that will allow me to bring my son to work. I would like to keep Tuesdays and Fridays free for my step children during the school holidays.

I only have a basic profile so if you would like to contact me please leave a contact number or email address in your message. While my work history is vast this does not mean I am not willing to commit to the right family.

My Qualifications

I have a BA(hons) degree in Education and Social Care which I obtained a 2:1 in 2010.
I have many qualifications within social care including eplilepsy training, autisim awareness training, first aid, health and safety and fire training.
I have a double award A level in Health and Social Care and an AS in Communication Skills.
I have nine GCSE's, these include:
Maths - A
English Language - B
English Literature - C
Science - C
Food Technology - A
Music - B
P.E - B
Child Development - B
I.T - B

When I was at school I played violin and got up to grade 6 level, unfortunately I am now a little rusty as I have not played since I was 16 but would love to teach basic level one to one.

My Availability

Mon 9-5
Tues 9 - 5
Weds, Thurs 8-6
Fri 8 - 5

My Fees

• Babysitting from £13.50 per hour
• Nannying from £13.50 per hour (gross)

£13.50 - 16 per hour depending on needs and number of children. Discount offered to those open to me bringing my son to work (1 year old in Nov 2022)