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Job Title Part-time Special Needs Nanny Job Ref HHB-29/08
Location Swindon
Start Date September '10
Special needs nanny care is required for 2 children – (F) a girl who is 15 years of age and (B) a boy aged 12. Both children have been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder, anxiety disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. They present as very compliant and no longer have violent outbursts, however at times do exhibit difficult and extreme behaviour. A candidate who has previous experience in dealing with these specific needs and can manage the children’s behaviours in a calm and positive way would be ideally suited to this role. Previous experience of working with adopted children and/or in a health & social care environment would also be advantageous. The family will be more than happy to guide and support the nanny and explain what behaviour strategies work best with each child prior to commencement of the role. Both (F) and (B) particularly enjoy reading, arts & crafts and participating in a wide variety of sports.
Starting at 3.30pm your duties will include greeting the children from school, providing snacks and tea and accompanying the children to after school activities or therapy sessions when required.
During school holidays care will be required from 8.30-6pm.
Must be a car driver with own car.
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Job Title Part-time Special Needs Nanny Job Ref HHB-03/08
Location Streatham Vale, SW16
Start Date ASAP
Experienced nanny with the necessary skills to care for a 15 month old who has moderate brain damage, required for a family living in South London.
(A)’s condition has not been diagnosed but fits the mould of mild/moderate Cerebral Palsy. His difficulties are mainly physical and he is still unable to sit, crawl or walk, however (A) is a very alert and sociable little boy who enjoys the company of both adults and children.
(A) regularly attends Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and a nanny who has previously worked alongside these agencies would be advantageous for this role. The family are keen for the nanny to implement/incorporate these therapy programmes and be confident to develop any additions that you would feel benefit (A).
Care is required for 2 days a week. Monday & Tuesday from 8am-6pm.
Must be a car driver – car provided whilst on duty.
Description Live-In Nanny Job Ref HHB-23/05
Start Date beg. August '10
Salary £350-£400 (net) per week. £23,591 - £27,350 (gross) per annum.
A family living in Richmond, Surrey require an experienced live-in Nanny for their 2 children, a boy (T) aged 5 and a girl (S) aged 3 years of age.
A candidate who has previous experience working with children with special needs would be advantageous. However, due to the high level of support already in place his would be more advantageous than a necessity.
(T) has Global Developmental Delay with a significant speech and language disorder, he has poor balance, short attention span and has no sense of danger, so needs constant supervision. Along with these developmental delays, he also has occasional epilepsy seizures, which are controlled with medication. (T) responds well to someone who can be firm and direct, but with a kind manner.
(T) attends school every morning and in September his attendance will be significantly longer. Throughout the week (T) has speech and language therapy, ABA VB therapy and regularly attends cognitive therapy and physiotherapy. The family have back-to-back support already arranged for (T), with therapists coming into the home 7 days a week and extra care arranged during the holidays. This leaves the nanny to focus the majority of their care on (T)’s younger sister. (S) has no additional needs and attends full-time nursery. Both children particularly enjoy participating in musical activities.
During the day whilst children are at school/nursery, some light household chores will be required (family already employ a cleaner) and the preparation/cooking of meals. The family seek a warm, happy and proactive candidate, who is happy to help out with a busy household.
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