flexible part time mothers help-where do I start?

[dipsymummy]

Am thinking of having someone round 2-3 hours once or twicw on a when needed basis to help and look after the kids so that I can have some me time.
looking at a few agencies-no one seems to do a service like that.
where do I start looking for someone to come on a flexible basis?

Flexible basis may be very difficult to find to be honest, you may find it easier if you try to decide days & rough times.

just think, what person would want to work on a flexible basis? everyone wants to know they have a set work routine and a constant flow of income dont they?
my advice is find another mom who needs only a few hours on weekdays, preferably someone who lives nearby, and find share a nanny/babysitter
its a better proposition for the person you will hire

You have to consider what they would be doing the rest of the time. Most people looking for only a few hours work do so because they work it around anonther job, if they don't have another job or commitments they will probably want more hours

Perhaps consider a childcare student and work around college hours. Or someone already working as a p/t mothers help and accept you will have to work around those hours.

oh-i know people need a regular income etc.I just wondered if there were any agencies etc where you'd find mums and students who needed the extra work and would register.
the idea of someone local has always appealed but really don't know where to start looking?

Where are you dipsymummy and how many children do you have , what are their ages? You say help, are you looking for help with just the children or housework too .

maybe try advertising on Gumtree? or if you are in London, Simply Childcare.

Your best bet is probably a mum with children at school who wants to earn a bit of extra money, or a granny/retired person.

Maybe advertise locally on noticeboards etc.

Am in Twickenham and have a one year old and a three year old.
.Had an accident before christmas and have a back and shoulder injury-hence the need for a bit of extra help till i'm sorted.

have thought of gumtree and local boards but have always loked after the kids myself and feel a bit uneasy about it all.
to cap it all, my son who has been in nursey for 1 1/2 years has become almost phobic about going and is waking up with nightmares about a particular carer.so have decided to remove him from there so really am in a rut

i've just employed a cleaner best thing i ever did it has certinly given me some me time

I've got a cleaner too..
I'm sounding so spoilt,but its all the lifting the kids etc that's the problem now

you need to employ a child lifter now
or just install a crane

whatever it takes!

In all my nanny positions I have had ad-hoc jobs too. My main employers have always been ok with this.

Now I'm a childminder. I have one space while my son is at school which I keep free so, in theory, would be able to accomodate your sort of requirements.

Maybe you could put a card up in a local nursery or school. There may be a nanny or childminder with a couple of hours free there.