Amyspend
Nanny in Molesey (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jan 2019 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
Now fully booked for the foreseeable
Hello, I'm Amy. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile.
I am a highly skilled and experienced childcare professional with a profound knowledge of childcare practices. My expertise lies in ensuring the safety and well-being of children while offering them nurturing care and guidance. I possess extensive experience in working with children from the newborn stage up to the age of 5, employing a comprehensive understanding of their developmental needs.
As of mid July 2024 I am looking for a new role.
My genuine passion for childcare stems from my desire to help children thrive and grow. I excel in effective communication, adaptability, and collaboration with parents to create a harmonious caregiving environment tailored to each child's unique requirements.
Recognizing the significance of providing a stimulating and engaging environment, I take pleasure in planning and organizing various activities that promote learning and exploration. From visits to farms, the zoo, and soft play areas to music classes, I strive to create enjoyable experiences for children. Additionally, I design enriching activities at home, including water play, messy play, number games, and free play, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
With a background in nursery education and a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), I ensure that children receive the necessary foundation for their educational journey.
I am adept at adapting my caregiving approach according to parental preferences. In the past, I have successfully implemented routines, facilitated sleep training, and provided support during overnight stays, proxy parenting, and weekend care as required. Moreover, I have experience working with twins, fulfilling proxy parenting responsibilities, providing mother's help, and handling sole charge positions. I have also served high-profile clients with discretion and professionalism, as per all roles I am in.
In terms of qualifications, I possess all the necessary certifications, including a valid DBS check, First Aid training, and other relevant credentials in the childcare sector. Additionally, I hold a full, clean driver's license, have access to my own car, and ensure the provision of appropriate car seats for transportation.
If you believe that my background and experience align with the needs of your family, I would be delighted to engage in a conversation. Please feel free to reach out, and I will gladly share my comprehensive CV with you.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to (hopefully!) Hearing back from you so I can share my CV
My Experience
During my career, I have gained valuable experience caring for children across various age groups. I would like to provide a overview of my experience:
Newborn Experience:
Provided dedicated care for a newborn from the tender age of 3 days old until 10 weeks old.
Baby Experience:
Successfully cared for twins, handling their needs from 3 months to 9 months of age.
Nurtured and supported the development of a baby from 5.5 months to 12 months old.
Offered attentive care to a baby aged 7 months to 10 months old.
Provided nurturing care and guidance for a baby from 11 months to 2.5 years old.
Toddler Experience:
Facilitated a nanny share arrangement, caring for two children aged between 1.5 and 2 years old simultaneously.
Acted as a proxy parent for a toddler from 2.5 years old until 3 years old.
Provided dedicated care for a toddler aged 2.5 years old.
Cared for twins aged 13 months to 19 months
Nursery Experience:
Worked in a nursery setting, catering to the needs of children aged from 3 months old up to 5 years old. This experience allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse developmental stages and requirements of children within this age range.
These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental milestones of children at different stages of early childhood. I have honed my skills in providing personalized care, fostering growth and learning, and creating a nurturing environment for each child under my supervision.
My Qualifications
I possess a range of professional qualifications and skills that enhance my abilities as a childcare professional.
Fire Marshal Training: I have completed comprehensive training as a Fire Marshal, ensuring that I am well-prepared to handle emergency situations and prioritize the safety of children in my care.
Level 2 Qualification: I hold a Level 2 qualification in childcare, which demonstrates my solid foundation of knowledge and expertise in the field.
First Aid: I am certified in First Aid, equipped with the skills to provide immediate medical assistance and respond effectively to any unforeseen accidents or incidents.
Circle of Security: I have received specialized training in the Circle of Security approach, enabling me to establish strong emotional connections with children, support their attachment needs, and promote their overall well-being.
Safeguarding: I have received comprehensive training in safeguarding children, enabling me to recognize and address any potential risks or concerns, and ensure the safety and protection of the children entrusted to my care.
Baby and Toddler Routines: I possess in-depth knowledge and experience in creating and implementing effective routines for babies and toddlers. This expertise allows me to support their development, establish healthy habits, and provide a structured and nurturing environment.
Experience in the Baby/Toddler Room: I have hands-on experience working in the baby/Toddler room, where I provided attentive care, supported their developmental milestones, and created a safe and stimulating environment for their growth.
Health and Social Care QCR: My background in Health and Social Care Quality Control and Regulations (QCR) equips me with a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of childcare, ensuring compliance and upholding high standards of care.
Encouraging Positive Behavior: I possess effective strategies for promoting positive behavior in children, utilizing positive reinforcement, clear communication, and age-appropriate guidance to encourage and foster their social and emotional development.
Expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): I am well-versed in all areas of the EYFS framework, enabling me to create engaging and developmentally appropriate activities, track progress, and provide a solid foundation for children's learning and growth.
In addition to the mentioned skills, I possess a wealth of other relevant childcare documents and certifications that further reinforce my professional qualifications.
My Availability
Adhoc availability from Mid July 2024
| 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 | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 11/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £22.00 per hour
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
For babysitting services, my rate is £15 per hour. For overnight care from 11pm to 7am, the rate is £100.
Regarding nannying work, the gross hourly rate is approximately £16.20, which translates to a net rate of around £13.50
Please note that these rates reflect my professional expertise, experience, and dedication to providing exceptional care and support to your children. I aim to deliver the highest standard of service while ensuring the well-being and development of your children remain the top priority
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 27/03/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for AmySpend. 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.
We employed Amy to look after our 5.5mnth old daughter when I returned to work earlier than expected, and I can't praise her enough, she's an absolute godsend and we are sad to be letting her go. We are moving back to Australia. If we could take her, we would be!
Our daughter is our first child, and we had no idea what to expect from a nanny. When we first met Amy she showed an enviable passion for her profession and a wealth of experience. Amy took the time to walk us through her approach to childcare. It was so helpful to have her guide us through the process and map out expectations. We worked from home during this time due to Covid, and having parents in the house can be a challenge for a Nanny, however, Amy was adaptable, flexible and let me sneak in as many cuddles as I could.
Amy helped walk us through routines, helping sort her sleep, and helping her transition from exclusive breastfeeding to combination feeding (which was challenging as Leila was a bottle refuser before Amy). Whenever she could see something that could be improved, she took the time to explain the issue, and used her strong experience to explain what she thought could fix it, and agreed on a plan.
Amy is proactive with activities, has a lovely network of nanny friends and is great at organising fun and engaging things for our baby. Leila has thrived in her care. Amy is great at planning, and communicates and always checks in, to ensure activities are in line with what we were ok with and would articulate what she felt would help Leila's development.
Amy is a very engaging Nanny, and she puts her whole self into her work. An absolute pleasure to have in the home, and any parent and child would be lucky to have her as a Nanny.
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Amy has recently helped us with providing ad hoc care during days and occasional evening babysitting for our 2 children aged 1 and nearly 5 years old. Amy has been brilliant with our 2 children creating fun activities, making up fun games for our 5 year olds big imagination and taking them out and about to softplays/farms and to playdates. Amy has been really helpful around the house tidying up after the children putting the occasional load of washing on and filling up the dishwasher (none of this was asked to be done) but it was highly appreciated. When babysitting Amy bathed the boys and washed the boys hair (which is normally a big struggle). Amy has helped us get the boys into a good bedtime routine and suggested different techniques for us to try and so far they seemed to of worked! Amy has been very loving towards both our children happily giving them a cuddle which is great to see but also being firm when needed, both the boys are happy to be handed over to Amy when she arrives and always run to give her a cuddle. Amy has made both me and my partner feel very at ease leaving our children in her care - Amy sends us pictures and leaves us a daily diary when she's here so we can see what the boys have eaten and done during the day. Amy is very mature for her age as we have previously had other ad hoc care which just wasn't up to par. I can highly recommend Amy to any prospective employers, any family really would be lucky to have her!
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I employed Amy Spender over a two month period from mid November 2018through to the end of January 2019 to support me in the immediate
period after the birth of our second daughter.
We interviewed a number of candidates and were impressed by Amy who exhibited good organisational skills and a real passion and enthusiasm for the job. Right from the first interview she showed interest in our older daughter and she quickly built a good rapport with her. This was really important to us as we knew our daughter would find the transition from being the sole centre of attention to having to suddenly adapt to having a sister taking her mum's attention difficult.
Over the two months she provided valuable support to my husband and I, helping to look after the new-born and our two and a half year old
daughter. Amy was punctual, well organised, always keen to help and
asking if there was more she could do.
Amy has been a trusted and valued member of the family, driving our
oldest to and from nursery every day. She also took her on a number of
excursions and activities over the Christmas period, and was thoughtful in recommending various paints,play dough etc. She bought Christmas presents for the children, and thoughtfully gave us pottery
with our childrens' hand and foot prints - a lovely and very thoughtful gift which we really appreciated. Critically she bonded well with oldest daughter who liked being with her.
Amy is incredibly flexible and accommodating; at thirty minutes
notice, and prior to us having a contract in place, she was able to
pick up our daughter from nursery, feed her dinner, bath and put her
to bed and give up her evening to babysit. Without this my husband
would have not have been able to attend the birth of our second
daughter which was a week earlier than anticipated. For that and the
rest of Amy's efforts we will always be grateful.
I wish Amy every success in her future career and would have no
hesitation in recommending her.
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