We are a friendly family living in vibrant Stoke Newington (London N16) looking for a, Swedish speaking live-in AuPair / Mothers Help to care for two lovely girls aged 8 years and 3.5 years starting mid-September. The 8-year-old is in school and the younger girl goes to nursery from 9am to 3pm every day during term time. Your responsibility will be to take and pick up from school and nursery, help with breakfast and prepare a meal for the children after school. From time to time we will ask you to help the 8-year-old with her homework, arrange playdates and to do lighter domestic responsibilities such washing the girl’s clothes and keeping our home tidy (we have cleaner coming once a week).
We are looking for a warm and caring person who has a genuine interest in children. It is likewise important that you are reliable and organized.
You will have your room on the ground floor level with a WC just outside the room. The rest of the family's live upstairs. We have a garden and there are several parks, cafes and a leisure centre (Clissold Leisure Centre) within 5-10 minutes’ walk from the house.
The applicant should have/be:
- experience from sole- charge of children
- 2 references
- Childcare education and / or experience from work experience in a nursery / school is a plus
- Interested in cooking and nutrition
- Creative and full of ideas for age appropriate play activities (baking, arts and crafts etc.)
- First aid qualification or willingness to obtain this
- A non-smoker
Salary approximately £120 week depending on previous experience.
please respond with a description of yourself and why you would like to work as and Au Pair / Mothers Help together with an up to date CV.