Part-time weekday babysitter for kids aged 3+

A family in London is seeking a patient and kind nanny to help take care of their children on weekday afternoons.We’re looking for someone who …Is local to LondonIs free 3 weekday afternoons per week—typically 3pm-6pm.Has the right to work in the UKYou don’t need training or a DBS check—we’ll help you with that.The babysitting job is about 9-15 hours a week and mostly in the afternoons so you can have your evenings and weekends free for studying, your family, another job or hobbies.The family is looking for someone to become a valued part of family life and work in their home. You’ll spend your afternoons out and about with the children, or doing fun activities at home like board games or baking and helping with simple meals and homework.This job is managed by Koru Kids so there are a number of perks and benefits:Koru Kids will make sure everything is above board. They take care of contracts, sick pay, holiday pay and most importantly make sure you’re paid correctly and on timeYou’ll get paid from £12.25 - £14.75 per hour(inclusive of holiday pay) depending on experienceKoru Kids cover the cost and provide insurance for youYou’ll receive free nanny training, first aid training, an enhanced DBS check and insurance [worth over £300!]Koru Kids also support you with continued development with free CACHE registered courses and 1:1 coachingYou’ll be perfect for this family if:You’ve worked with children before, maybe as a volunteer or babysitterYou’re a trained childcare professional with experience in nurseries or schoolsYou’ve raised your own children and miss the buzz of family lifeIs it a great job? Here’s what our nannies say:“Working via Koru Kids is amazing. Very supportive and always checking up on my well-being. Always at hand if needed.”“I have been working with a family via Koru Kids for over a year now. I genuinely have never been so satisfied with working for a company this much in my life.”“I absolutely love working with a family via Koru Kids! It’s amazing and fits around my uni timetable. Perfect for anyone who enjoys working with kids and wants to earn a little bit of money on the side while studying.”What are you waiting for? Come and join us!

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