SNAP Job


SNAP Job: Daily or Live-in (Nanny)                                                                     Ref: V2344
Description: This family are seeking an organised and practical live-in or daily nanny initially for their two oldest children: Ciara who is 6 and her big brother Cillian aged 10. Ciara and Cillian also have a baby brother aged 4 months, who the nanny may possibly look after once settled in. Ciara has mild to moderate autism. She attends mainstream school with the help of a special needs assistant. She has good speech and language but often chooses not to speak in new/ different situations or if she feels uncomfortable. She is a pretty child and endears herself to people but she is severely lacking in social skills. Ciara loves books and reading. She also enjoys music and dance. She plays with her dolls a lot and mimics what mum does with her baby brother e.g. changing nappies and feeding. Cillian's favourite activity is rugby, he also plays tennis and the piano. Typical activities include: Getting the children dressed, washed, fed and ready for school. Taking children to school. Return to the house and spend the morning with household duties relating to the children. Collecting the children from school and prepare lunch. Take the children to afternoon activities e.g. tennis, swimming or taking them to playground or do arts and crafts. Assistance with homework. Occupation therapy activities. Playdates. Preparation of evening meal and feeding the children The family live in a lovely area of Dublin - Carrickmines; 8 miles from the city centre, close to the shops and not far to the mountains and sea.

Driver Required? Essential

Use of Car? Personal use too

Non-Smoker? Essential

Suitable for male applicant? No

Specific Experience: Experience with autistic children is essential. ABA training would be useful.

Children/Clients:  Ciara 6 and Cillian 10

Additional Needs: Autism (mild to moderate)

Start Date: Flexible - can be ASAP, 1st April or family will wait for right person

Temp to: N/A

Days & Hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Wage Gross (before tax): £25,700 (live-in) £29,600 (daily) gross per annum

Wage Net (after tax): £370 (live-in) £425 (daily) net per week

Personality of nanny/carer: Plenty of energy, enjoy outdoors, kind but firm, pleasant disposition, friendly. Good-natured, easy-going and practical.

Accommodation: Own room and bathroom

Any Family Pets? Yes, a dog - King Charles Spaniel

Any Perks? Personal use of car

Consultant: Sally


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