Sammyj
Nanny in London: Croydon (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2017 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login 15 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I’ve found a lovely job no longer looking
Hello all,
My name is Sam I'm 40 years old and have one 11 year old daughter.
I am very easy going, relaxed, calm fun bubbly and full of life type of lady and I love children m
I don't smoke
I have my own car.
I live in Crystal Palace with my partner
My hobbies
* My daughter and I have Merlin passes so go to theme parks quite often
*We also love a bit of shopping
* I’m in Brighton quite a bit either for the day and overnight with my partner when my daughter is at her dads
*I enjoy getting my nails done regularly and my hair done
My Experience
I have had about 20 years of child care experience. I have worked with children from new borns up till 10 years old.
I was head of baby unit for many years in a day nursery then went onto nannying after I had my daughter.
I have worked for many nannying families who have all been very lovely and welcoming
I have glowing references from my current nannying family and my last two nannying family who I’m still very much in contact with even to this day.
I love working with children and have done this since I left college, it’s all I’ve ever known. I can’t see myself leaving this profession anytime soon ?
My Qualifications
I have a NNEB and have done since I was 19
I’ve always worked in child care
Up to date first first Aid (2020)
Osted registered up to date.
My Availability
Hello families
I am looking for a bit of work from 8th July and August but to start fully in September full time
I have two options of work
Option 1
From September I am looking at Monday-Thursday nannying job 30-40 hours a week
£15-£17 net however if needed I can work Fridays term time but only till 2/3PM I would not want to do Fridays in the school holidays as I have my daughter to look after
Option 2
From September
I can do mornings a min of 24 hours across 4 mornings as one of my previous nannying families have given me the option of doing afternoons with them if I can find a morning family if not then I’ll need option 1 (Above)
I’m away for a week in August from 19th-24th and away for a week in Mid September. These were already booked from last year
I’m happy to be either a nanny or nanny/housekeeper, dog walker, admin work, anything you need I’m happy to do
I am able to start in July but can only do Monday wed and Thursday just in July
Then from Aug I can do full time hours Monday to Thursday but not wanting to work a Friday in the school holidays.
I have glowing references from my current nannying family and pass nannying families.
It will be lovely to speak with you
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/07/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (net)
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
£15-£17 net roughly per hour take home depending on area and how far I travel and the hours for example night nanny or just wrap around care then the hourly rate will be higher
My Documents
- Full CV (added 12/06/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/05/2024)
- Other (added 16/05/2024)
- UK Driving Licence (added 24/04/2024)
- UK Passport (added 19/04/2024)
- DBS Check (added 17/08/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for SammyJ . Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Sam looked after my two children starting when my youngest was 2 and eldest 5. Sam was brilliant with my children and developed an excellent relationship with them. We came to a flexible arrangement that worked for us both and enabling Sam to manage her own childcare needs. Sam is highly organised keeping us all on schedule and planning early for holidays etc.
Sam happily adopted my approach to parenting which is gentle and responsive. Sam would bring my youngest to me (wfh) whenever he needed me eg for breastfeeding but was also able to distract and manage him when I couldn’t immediately respond. We worked brilliantly together as a team.
Sam planned fun activities for the children to do and ensured my daughter did her homework and would start tea as necessary.
Sam also chauffeured my children to any of their activities. Sam looked after my children until they went to school and the hours I needed her were no longer sufficient. However, Sam continues to babysit for me as needed and we also meet up for play dates as our children get on well together and became friends.
Sam also helped out friends of mine when they needed it and enabled my children to have play dates after school.
My children and I would highly recommend Sam!
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SammyJ
on 30/04/2024
Response by
SammyJ
on 07/05/2024:
Thank you so much Sarah
I loved working for you. You and your family were lovely to work for and made me and Olivia feel very welcome, I’m so happy we still stay in touch
Sam
It started quite well with Sam saying all the right things but she seemed quite out of touch with nannying babies. Still, after the settle ins when she started full time, suddenly one day she said her dad had an accident and she couldnt continue leaving us stranded to find a nanny replacement the next day. No notice/wind down nothing. (Curious this came a day after she asked us if during summer holidays she could take our months old baby out for full day outings with her daughter during her daughters summer holiday, which we said would be much for a baby. A few hours was fine but not a day in the burning sun.)Whilst also urging us to pay her on the day despite agreed weekly payment arrangements.which we did.
She had to be reminded to warm up childs food at 12-lunchtime rather than her wanting to take child out for walks. Clean the serving utensils after use and basic needs of a baby (versus toddlers or young children she may have been used to)
If she is now suddenly looking for work Id be very sceptical of her. Beware.
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Sravs
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on 07/08/2019
Response by
SammyJ
on 09/06/2021:
Hello
I’m quite upset this review has been written about me and this could ruin my chances of getting another nannying job
I’ve been nannying for almost 8 years and never had a bad word said about me
I have excellent references
My dad did have an accident snd I couldn’t return to work and had to leave very suddenly which I did apologise for. By the time I would of been ready to return to work I thought you may of found someone else.
The other comments are just not true
I’m afraid to say
You didn’t want me taking your baby out at all and In the interview you were very flexible about the baby doing things then when I started you then said you only wanted baby out for 1 hour of a day of me doing a 8-10 hour day and I had cameras in a few of the rooms watching me which I was not aware off u till I had already started. When I left I did ask to be paid as I did work 3 days for you already.
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