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Best way to find part-time, temp nanny @ short notice

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annetteljones · 08/07/2007 21:05

Just after some advice, nanny goes on 6 months maternity leave in a few weeks. I had cover planned with the week split between nannies but the Monday & Friday cover has fallen through as the person who was going to cover those days has been asked to go full-time by her main employer. Totally understand that she should honour that instead of my temp job but not sure how best to get cover at short notice.

I can't be flexible on which days as the Tues-Thurs is immovable, agencies so far have not been a mass of help. I would really like the same person for the 2 days for some consistency but would even consider 2 people. agencies have suggested using temps which means I wouldn't even be able to guarantee the same person week on week and would be very expensive (don't mind paying mergency childcare for the odd day but 2 days a week for 6 months?!?!)

Am still hoping that the nannies I know will magic someone out of thin air but realistically I know that is very unlikely!

All suggestions gratefully received.

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Coolmama · 08/07/2007 21:32

try nannyjob.com or gumtree.com - lots of people who are looking for temp jobs

anyoneoutthere · 09/07/2007 07:59

Where abouts are you?

annetteljones · 09/07/2007 12:25

I'm in Hertforshire - not far from Watford

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Millarkie · 09/07/2007 18:32

Agree, nannyjob.co.uk or gumtree.com (choose your local board) - also try sharingcare.co.uk and thenannysharers.co.uk.

Good luck

alibubbles · 09/07/2007 19:15

I am am Ofsted registered childminder, my website is www.think-small.co.uk I am also a maternity nanny, nanny, and post natal doula. I have 21 years experience, my own 7 seater Mercedes and am totally reliable!

I have just been given notice by a client and have a space for 2 children. Can I help, I am not far from Watford and am available.

Email me for a phone number and I will see if I can help

Millarkie · 09/07/2007 19:25

There's also someone on the nannyshare board looking for a part-time nanny job in St Albans Herts

annetteljones · 09/07/2007 22:46

Thanks for the pointer to the person on the other board, have e-mailed her!

Also thanks for the link to your website Alison, I am really after a nanny but have dropped you an e-mail anyway in case you can help (great website BTW)

Have posted the job on nannyjob

Thanks again everyone

Annette

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