A temporary Nanny may be the right solution for your family. If you need a guiding hand through the first few weeks of becoming a parent, someone to cover in an emergency, or someone to step in for a bit longer while you sort out your next childcare steps, it is a solution worth looking into.
What is a temporary Nanny?
A temporary Nanny is an experienced professional qualified to care for children of any age, including newborns. They can work as a last-minute Nanny, a backup Nanny or an emergency Nanny.
Temporary Nannies are flexible and can work anywhere from 2 to 12 hours per day for as many days as you need. Sometimes Nannies take on temporary roles while they are still looking for more permanent roles, but some Nannies also prefer being self-employed so that they are allowed the flexibility of when and who they work for.
Temporary Nannies can work on a live-in or live-out basis, depending on how often you require their assistance. For example, some temporary Nannies in Gloucestershire can work 24 hours per day in rotation with another Nanny.
How can a temporary Nanny in Gloucestershire assist your family?
The duties you can expect from a temporary Nanny depend on the period they work for your family. These duties can include (but are not limited to):
Washing and ironing children’s clothes
Preparing meals and snacks
Helping with homework
Ensuring children’s bedrooms are clean and tidy
Shopping for the household
Driving the children
Educational activities such as teaching a second language
Accompanying on play-dates and activities
Should you use an agency to find a Temporary Nanny in Gloucestershire?
You may be wondering why you should enlist the services of an agency instead of conducting your own search for a temporary Nanny in Gloucestershire.
If you post advertisements online on various websites, you can have a bigger pool of candidates. However, you will find that most of them are unsuitable based on their location, experience or specifics you need.
You will spend a lot of time searching through applications of unvetted candidates. Furthermore, you will have to complete your own background checks, which is very time-consuming.
If you decide to take the agency route, they will handle everything for you. All you need to do is register and tell them what you need. They will get to work for you and all you will have to do is conduct interviews with your preferred temporary Nannies in Gloucestershire.
What can you expect from when you hire with Little Ones?
The Little Ones agency has been in the domestic service industry for almost 20 years. We only put forward candidates who have been thoroughly checked and have a minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
We guarantee that all the local Gloucestershire temporary Nannies we put forward have undergone strict vetting procedures. Our Consultants interview them face-to-face or via video call. During their conversation, they check:
Other certificates or diplomas in childcare or further education
During the interview process, they also discuss the Nanny’s values and principles as well as interests and hobbies. Making the perfect matches between families and Nannies, be they temporary or permanent, is extremely important to us. Ensuring that their values align with yours and their personality fits your family’s is prioritised at Little Ones.
In addition to this, our Consultants also request at least two previous employment references from the temporary Nanny. Then, they verbally verify that these references are correct and genuine by speaking to the Gloucestershire Nanny’s employers.
If you’re looking for a temporary Nanny in Gloucestershire, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to find you a suitable candidate as quickly as you need. Call 0207 183 0309 or make an enquiry here.
