Temnit
Nanny in London (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 2 hours
Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello All,
My name is Timnit , I am originally from Eritrea, but I was born and grew up in Italy.
I am a Mum of three gorgeous girls .
I am 36 years of age, responsible and mature especially when it comes to take care of vulnerable little and adults people.
i'm an experienced warm,nanny/carer who is firm but fair.
I have been looking after babies and children for more than 10 years
I find looking after children quite rewarding, and I feel really privileged to have been involved in the education and development of the children I have worked with so far.
-I can follow the routine that has been set out from the family/and collaborate to create one.
-I cook to a reasonable standard for the child/children
-I am a person who enjoys being outdoors in all kinds of weather , doing different activities,
who is motivated
who can work under own initiative.
I am passionate about working with children, helping them develop and exploring their world through play. I have worked with children from early age to 10 years old for the past 10 years as a full/part-time nanny with own child, sole charge and mother's help.
I believe that it is important to implement the routine that each family prefers but I bring to that routine my own love of playing games and encouraging children to be imaginative and to have fun. I understand the need to be 100% reliable and punctual and of maintaining great communication with the parents whilst their children are in my care.
Therefore i have a CRB/DBS check and have had one since 2009.
I CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES.
NOT CURRENTLY OFSTED REGISTERED- Happy to become if family requires/wishes
My Experience
Experience:
Jan 2024 - Present
Advisor and Elderly Project Worker - Eritrean Community in UK (ECUK), Islington, London
April 2023 - December 2023
Volunteer Advisor and Elderly Project Worker - ECUK, Islington, London
~Advice & Information – 1-1 appointments with the elderly to provide advice on health, benefits, pensions, debt and any financial issues. I’ll signpost them to the correct information and assist in booking the necessary appointments, completing application forms on their behalf, and translating.
~ Developing and managing health, social and cultural activity programmes for the elderly to introduce them to activities they may not easily have access to or may be excluded from.
~ Monthly or bi-monthly awareness raising workshops and events arranged and delivered with a health focus e.g. workshops addressing healthy eating, how to budget for food shopping, menu planning, how to develop a healthy lifestyle etc.
~ Provide informal cultural appropriate advice/ counselling where necessary
~ Liaise between clients and external agencies to achieve services/support best
~ Use IT for statistical and record-keeping and document, and prepare periodic report
In addition to working with the elderly, I work directly with diverse groups of families who come seeking advice around various issues including:
~ Homelessness - I help signpost them to the necessary information, and as a result of what they choose to do and their circumstances, I direct them to the council, help them apply for housing and guide them to where they can apply for food vouchers.
~ Family interrelationship issues - Mediating between adults to help them resolve the issues within their relationship and help them understand the cultural and social differences in the UK relating to raising children. The goal is to mitigate any risks that could result in the children being taken away from their home.
~ General life admin - Majority of the families I work with have recently immigrated to the UK so they struggle to understand the day to day life admin. For example, I help them understand any bills they receive, any grants they are eligible to apply for, translating government documents.
~ Help the families plan any activities for their children during half term.
April 2023 - July 2023
Refugee Support - Casework Volunteer, British Red Cross, London
Part-time role and the duties include:
~ Providing administrative and operational support functions to the Refugee Support team in
accordance with the needs of the team.
~ Shadowing colleagues on safeguarding calls. For example, calls with individuals struggling with
their mental health and self harming, and I act as appropriate. .
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
Nanny - 9 month old girl and 1 year old girl (cousins), London
Part-time role up until Dec 2023 but I still support the family on an adhoc basis as we maintained a good relationship.
In this role, I was working alongside the children’s grandmother and supporting her with the duties. This included organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meal, preparing lunch,
Achievements: One of the goals in this role was to align the schedule of the two girls because the grandmother struggled to handle the two routines that the children were used to in their own families and nursery. By the end of my position, they had a set routine and the grandmother was more equipped in maintaining the routine.
Sept 2021 - June 2022
Nanny - 10 month old girl (In addition to my own 8 month old daughter), London
Duties include: sole responsibility for both children; organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meals, indoor & outdoor play, a local activity, nap times, bath time and preparation of and putting to bed.
Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
Home-Start Volunteer - Home-Start Camden & Islington, London
I completed a three week course to become a certified Home-Start Camden & Islington Volunteer (certificate available upon request) and then started to work directly with families. I actively worked with two families during this time as below:
Jan 2019 - June 2019 - A young family of two adults and twin children
~ I helped the family register with the GP, arranging doctor/dentist appointments, arranging the immunisation of the children.
~ Taking the family to the local library and identifying different activities for the children.
~ Providing advice and guidance on coping as a first time parent and child development June 2020 Sept 2020 - A single mum with twins
~ The mum had language barriers (Eritrean nationality) and so I helped her with resolving issues with the council, attending important meetings to help translate conversations, and applying for grants to help with the costs of house appliances.
Sept 2017 - July 2019
Nanny - 1 year old girl and 3 year old girl, London
In addition to the two children, I had my own 9 month old daughter to look after.
Part time role. Duties include: sole responsibility for both children; organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meals, indoor play, a local activity, nap times, bath time and preparation of and putting to bed.
July 2016 - Nov 2016
Nanny - 1 year old, London
Part time role. Duties include: sole responsibility for the child; organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meals, indoor play, a local activity, nap times, bath time and preparation of and putting to bed.
Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
Nanny - 18 month old girl and new-born girl, Stoke Newington, London
3 days a week 8am until 6pm. Duties include: sole responsibility for both children; organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meals, indoor play, a local activity, nap times, bath
time and preparation of and putting to bed. The 18 month old had severe food allergies including anaphylaxis to nuts and seeds, severe eczema, and asthma.
Nanny - 14 month old boy, Dalston, London
2 days a week 9am until 5pm. Duties include: sole responsibility for child; organising and delivering a daily schedule to include preparation of and feeding all meals, indoor play, a local activity, bath time and preparation of and putting to bed.
Babysitter - 3 year old boy, Hackney, London
2012 - Nov 2014
After school Nanny - 4 year old girl and 6 year old girl, Islington, London
Duties included: preparing evening meal, picking them up from school, taking them to various activities, feeding them dinner, giving them a bath, preparing them and putting them to bed.
Manager - Mamas Jerk food stall, Dalston, London
Duties included: managing a team of six service personnel; managing set up and set down; cashing up; arranging staff rotas
2009 - 2015
Support Worker - Social Care 4U, Hackney, London
Worked with service users of all different ages with learning difficulties and disabilities. Duties included: providing manual handling and feeding; organising and delivering developmental activities including taking them on excursions to parks and museums and coordinating performances.
2009 - 2011
After school Nanny - 2 1?2 year old boy and 6 year old girl, Clapton, London
Duties included, picking them up from school on public transport; giving them a bath, preparing them and putting them to bed.
Home Care Assistant - Goldsmith Personnel Agency, Hackney, London
Twice daily visits to assist a lady with a degenerative disorder.
2009 - 2010
Italian Speaking Assistant - Call centre, London
My Qualifications
2011:
Care Skills - Train2Success with Newham College
Child Protection & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults - Train2Success with Renaissance Personnel
2013:
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in Employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care and children and young people’s settings for England (QFC)
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in health and social care (adults) for England (QFC)
Training Courses and Certifications:2013 until present .
Emergency First Aid; Food hygiene; Health and safety; Moving and handling; Medication procedures including anaphylactic shock and Epipen administration; Safeguarding and Child Protection training certified by Islington Council; Presentation skills level 1 certified by The Parent House Trust; Advice First Aid Training certified by Citizens Advice;
Certificates available upon request.
My Availability
Morning & Evening adhoc Nanny/ babysitting.
Please DO request in specific for availability.
*NO AFTER SCHOOL Only* but could be considered if part of a long day.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 05/09/2024 |
My Fees
- Nannying from £16.00 per hour (net)
- Babysitting from £16.00 per hour
£16 Net ph depending on request.
MINIMUM of a 4 hours per day!
Nanny Share Fee starts from £10net ph per Family.
My Documents
- Training Certificate: safeguarding & child protection (added 26/08/2023)
- Training Certificate (added 13/07/2021)
- DBS Check (added 21/12/2019)
- Exam Certificate: BTEC diploma Level 2 and 3 (added 21/12/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Safeguarding (added 21/12/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Temnit. 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.
Timnit has been an absolute blessing for our family. From the very first day, it was clear that she has a natural gift for working with children. She is incredibly patient, nurturing, and truly attentive to our kids’ individual needs and personalities.
What stands out most about Timnit is the genuine care and effort she puts into engaging our children in meaningful and fun activities. She also fosters a great sense of responsibility and manners in them, which we really appreciate.
She is always punctual, reliable, and communicates effectively with us about the kids’ day, their meals, naps, and milestones. Timnit is proactive and thoughtful, even helping out with small household tasks when the kids are napping.
Our children adore Timnit and light up every time she arrives. It’s clear that she has become a trusted part of their lives, and ours too. We couldn’t be more grateful for the care and love Timnit provides. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for someone exceptional to care for their children.
Timnit is a wonderful person and a fantastic nanny. For around nine months, she helped my mum one day every week, looking after my daughter and niece (who had both just turned 1 when she started). Timnit immediately built a bond with the girls and they became very fond of her very quickly. She is always incredibly caring, warm, reliable and helpful, and my mum couldn’t have spoken more highly of her and how essential she was on those days. As a parent, I had complete faith in her – she always inspired complete trust and our daughter’s connection with her spoke for itself. She also often shared photos of what they were all up to throughout the day, which was lovely. I can highly recommend her.
by Matt Alagiah about Temnit on 06/09/2024
Response by Temnit on 06/09/2024:
Aw Bless ! Thank you guys🙏🏾
Timnit is a fantastic woman - she is buzzing with warmth and creativity and got along with our son straight away. She was very respectful and genuinely interested in him as a person and character. Timnit spent a few days with him when we needed emergency child care, as well as babysitting in the evening, feeding him and putting him to bed. We also really value the multiple languages Timnit speaks, so our son could practice hearing and familiarising himself with Italian as he is growing up in a bilingual family. We were very grateful to have Timnit living near us whilst we were in Islington.
by Fra1717 about Temnit on 21/09/2023
Response by Temnit on 21/09/2023:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure helping you with Little I. ♡︎
Timnit has helped us out a number of times when we've needed childcare cover at short notice. The first time she helped us, she arrived and got up to speed with things and picked things up really quickly. Even though i hadn't spent lots of time with Timnit before leaving her to look after our daughter, i felt so comfortable and confident with her.
She understood the routine, where everything is etc really quickly and takes the initiative and is very proactive. Timnit is such a happy and lovely presence in our house and our 1.5 year old warmed to her so quickly. We love it when she's here!
by Mairi about Temnit on 18/04/2023
Response by Temnit on 28/07/2023:
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 🙏
Timnit is a fantastic nanny. I went back to work after 10 months and commuted into central London while my partner works from home. I was initially very nervous at leaving our daughter, but Timnit is an absolute pro.
We met Timnit for an initial conversation to let her know what we were looking for. And immediately, we liked her from the get-go. Warm, caring and firm. She mentioned she would bring her daughter who was a month younger than ours to work and we were open to this, considering Timnit has 3 children of her own, I knew she could handle it.
Some people might be nervous or reticent about bringing her daughter, but it worked brilliantly and now I couldn’t conceive of our child not always having her pal with her. They have become amazing friends; they eat at the same time, nappy change at the same time and even sleep at the same time. They have a brilliant rhythm. Timnit uses her own initiative to find suitable activities throughout the day, takes them out to the park, to playcentres and out for food, cooks great meals for both and nourishes them both mentally and emotionally. She also regularly sends WhatsApp messages throughout the day which I look forward to and it's so lovely to see them all enjoying themselves and getting around the city. Timnit is firm, attentive, caring, and, she helpfully makes suggestions with regards to different foods, amending schedules or things we might need which I find incredibly valuable. We will be sad to see Timnit go as our child will be resuming nursery full time but hopefully our daughters will remain good friends. I cannot tell you how reassuring it is to have Timnit look after our child, and I can recommend her highly.
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