I think they need a nanny - Leicestershire

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Totally new area for me, but I'll give it a whirl, MN can help with most things!

Friends of friends of mine are in a real mess - the Mum is really ill in hospital - will need a long period of recuperation (we're talking months and months), Dad can't take that much time off work. Kids from primary school age down to a few months, currently split up with different relatives across the country. Large-ish house, dog, you get the picture.
Where do you start with these things - do nanny agencies exist outside of London?!

Any initial tips of where to go for advice / anyone know local agencies?
Are social services likely to be of any help?

Thanks.

Nanny agencies do exist in various parts of the UK and they may be able to provide a temporary nanny at short notice. However agencies charge quite a lot of money. You can recruit via the internet a lot cheaper - such as by advertising on sites like Childcare.co.uk (which also enables nannies to list themselves), Nannyjob.co.uk

anyone know local agencies?
You haven't told us where the family are located.

social services likely to be of any help?
Probably not. They may refer you to the Families Information Service, who provide details about all types of childcare providers - however they won't know much about nannies.

East Midlands Nannies covers Leicester and other places in the Midlands.

If you are able to be more precise on the location - such as nearest Town, then maybe someone reading this may know of a nanny looking for work in that area.

Hi there.
I'm a temp nanny who has worked with families in crisis before and has experience with all ages. I'm available from the 7th September when I finish up a booking until after Christmas. I may be able to help
If you are interested in discussing further or would to know more please contact me [email protected]

Hello I am in leicestershire but due to have my own baby on 26th aug so cant really help, other than the odd day or eve over the next week.

The best agency in the area in my opinion is www.kidsmatter.uk.com

I believe they are in the Ashby de la Zouch area, if that helps.

Thanks for those pointers - I will pass them on.

Yes def try kidsmatter.uk.com they are based in derby but cover nationwide.

another local agency is first choice nanny agency based in loughborough area.

If they do need someone over the next week although 37wks pregnant I am fit and healthy so could help them out - ashby is 35mins drive for me -did my first ever maternity nanny job there!!

my email is [email protected]

wishing the childrens mummy an extra speedy recovery.

Hi my name is Jan I am a member of childcare.co.uk and live in Leicestershire. I am looking for a nanny position with childcare qualification.