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Topic ID 7209
04/06/2013 by Rosalind Gray
Sensible reliable bod for after-school childcare
Hi
Does anyone know of a sensible reliable kind person who wants to earn some money in the afternoons?
I'm looking for someone to pick up my child (8 y.o) from Abel Smith School at 3.15, walk home with him (15 min walk) and stay til about 5.45 when I get home. 12 hours a week kind of thing. Fairly low maintenance job, help with homework, prepare tea etc. My other child walks home from school. We'd need a few weeks of full-time care during school holidays too.
We would consider a mature/retired lady or a student/sixth former who wanted to earn some money. They could even do their own homework at the same time possibly. As long as they are kind, reliable and sensible.
We don't need qualifications but we will thoroughly check CRBs and of course character/employer/school references.
Anyone know anyone?
Thanks
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Reply ID 94120
04/06/2013 by Rosalind Gray
Additional info: Probably start Sept 4th with settling-in/intro in August. Need someone who can commit to the job for at least a year.
Reply ID 94125
04/06/2013 by james
quote:
Fairly low maintenance job, help with homework, prepare tea etc.
Now there's a contradiction.
Sounds like you want a Childminder on the cheap. Given that our childminder does loads with the kids between picking them up from school until we collect them at 5pm, this isn't a job for someone looking for a bit of pocketmoney. A proper childminder will also be already CRB checked, insured, and work to the national curriculum.
Reply ID 94126
04/06/2013 by Rosalind Gray
Not a terribly useful comment James, not sure why you bothered. Have I missed some helpful suggestion or are you trolling? Your situation is yours and mine is mine. If I wanted a childminder I would get one.
Many thanks
Reply ID 94127
04/06/2013 by james
Just pointing out that I think you've massively underestimated what after-school childcare actually involves.
You say it's a low maintenance job, but then want this person to make tea and provide tuition, and still offer them the luxury of having time spare to do their own work. That just won't happen.
You'll also not find someone who is CRB checked unless they're already a childminder.
Also, a childminder on an hourly rate is cheaper than a babysitter.
Get a childminder.
BTW. When someone points out that your idea is rubbish, it's not trolling.
Reply ID 94129
04/06/2013 by daneel
quote:
Originally posted by Rosalind Gray
Have I missed some helpful suggestion
I think you have.
James was simply being helpful.
Reply ID 94133
05/06/2013 by Kateg28
What is the difference between what you want and a childminder?
Reply ID 94193
09/06/2013 by pandora
A childminder usually works from their own home whereas what Rosalind is looking for is someone to come to her own. I don't think she is underestimating the role at all and am amazed at why people need to be so negative. For what it is worth I use to undertake a similar role for a family with triplet 11 year olds when I was a sixth former and it worked very well for all parties. I will ask around for you Rosalind.
Reply ID 94204
10/06/2013 by Hero
quote:
Originally posted by Rosalind Gray
We would consider a mature/retired lady or a student/sixth former who wanted to earn some money.
So you don't intend to be an equal opportunities employer?
Reply ID 94206
10/06/2013 by jackie
just to say, Im retiring next year and this would have been a lovely job to do for you and the children. Yes, the CRB checks are a good idea, but back in the day the lady down the road used to take us in till mum got home, she taught me how to bake a cake.
Reply ID 94208
10/06/2013 by frazer
I really don't like the 'bashing' that this person is getting, merely for putting a question out to see if anyone would like to earn a bit of extra income for quite a simple job.
Yes there are lots of people that do have this type of arrangement informally with neighbours, family, friends etc, but if you have none of those that can do it or no family nearby then you are a bit stuck.
I would have thought that it would be a nice little job for someone. Do we really need to go as far as 'gender description' 'holiday pay' and whatever else may come up...
Good luck with your search.
Reply ID 94209
10/06/2013 by Hero
The law may be an ass but it is the law.
Reply ID 94212
10/06/2013 by Drama Queen
Dear Rosalind I wish you luck with your search, its very sad that in this day and age we need to make sure we're all CRB checked etc, etc, and this may mean that some are reluctant to offer their services because they don't have this check and it will take a little time to get it organised. I wish you well....
Reply ID 94217
10/06/2013 by Hero
She doesn't need to have someone who is CRB checked.
Reply ID 94219
10/06/2013 by James007
quote:
Originally posted by Hero
She doesn't need to have someone who is CRB checked.
Quite correct. Until she employs someone who should have been CRB checked.
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