Looking for rewarding and local work in 2022, why not register as a GrandNanny?
GrandNanny is a new social enterprise helping families find part-time childcare and supporting over 50s into rewarding childcare jobs. We see the value that age diversity brings to children and their families. Use the childcare skills you already have – professionally or through caring for your own family and become a part-time Nanny for a local family.
Meet Laura. A former primary school Teaching Assistant, Laura has always been passionate about childcare. Her personal and professional experience looking after children inspired her decision to work as a GrandNanny. We spoke to Laura about her childcare experience and what made her want to join GrandNanny.
How did you first hear about GrandNanny?
“I first came into contact with GrandNanny through the JobCentre, where I attended a workshop. At that point I had been out of employment for a while and felt I was experiencing Ageism whilst trying to find a new role.”
Prior to becoming a GrandNanny, what kind of work were you involved in?
“I’ve been able to transfer many skills from my past experience, both working in educational settings and personally raising a daughter of my own, who is 22 years old now. I would say being intuitive and caring are my strengths with children. I find that working with children comes naturally to me – it’s demanding but accessible and is something that I’ve always understood.”
What was appealing about GrandNanny that was different from other jobs you have done?
“My favourite thing about GrandNanny is that it allows me to work locally. GrandNanny connected me with a family that is in my neighbourhood, which makes getting around a lot easier.”
What is the family you currently work with like?
“I work part-time for a family with 6 year old twins. I find with looking after twins, they will be helping each other in one instance and then competing in the next. There’s this kind of duality that comes with nannying for twins, which makes it a really dynamic working environment. It’s great because I’m never bored!”
How supported do you feel at GrandNanny?
“The GrandNanny team are genuinely helpful and good willed. They go out of their way to place their nannies with families that are suitable for them. I found them incredibly considerate of your needs, approachable and are there to support you throughout the entire onboarding process. The GrandNanny team made me feel like I was joining their community, rather than a business.”
Interested? Register your details and we’ll be in touch for a chat www.grandnanny.co.uk or call us on 020 3488 5955.