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Toddler Care and Mum Support



Overview:

Seeking a compassionate and reliable mother’s helper to support a mum with care for her 19-month-old toddler, Olli, from Tuesday 11-6
Wednesday 12-6 (morning to be confirmed), Thursday 9-6

Rate of pay £12.60 pa rate
Self employed £15

This role focuses on emotional and practical support for both mum and child.

To Apply:


Key Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on support with toddler care, including:
  • Feeding.
  • Managing toddler behaviour.
  • Emotional regulation.
  • Play and exercise.
  • Bedtime routines
  • Support mum with daily tasks, offering both practical assistance and emotional support.
  • Communicate openly and respectfully with clear boundaries.
  • Be responsive to changes and offer help in emotionally charged moments with compassion and care.

Requirements:
  • Experience working with toddlers (age 1–2 years).
  • Child care Qualification.
  • Sensitivity to mental health challenges, especially CPTSD.
  • Health and social care qualification with envasis on Mental health.
  • Able to offer a calm, non-judgemental presence.
  • Experience supporting mums with mental health needs is highly valued.
  • Driver with business insurance is essential.
  • Must be reliable, flexible, and trustworthy.

Interview Focus:

Candidates will be asked about:
  • Experience with toddlers and behaviour management.
  • Experience supporting mothers with CPTSD or other mental health challenges.
  • Providing emotional and practical support during high-stress situations.
  • Communication style and boundary setting.
  • Strategies for de-escalation and crisis management.

Toddler Care & Mum Support – Role Description:

Support Days/Hours:

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM (morning to be confirmed)
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Supporting Mum and 19-month-old Olli


Primary Responsibilities:

1. Toddler Care:
  • Support Olli’s emotional regulation and help manage toddler behaviors.
  • Provide meals/snacks (help prepare, supervise eating, clean up).
  • Ensure daily physical activity (walks, park, soft play etc.).
  • Supervise playtime with responsiveness and engagement.

2. Emotional Support for Mum:
  • Understand and respond to CPTSD, dissociation, and OCD with compassion.
  • Offer grounded, calm presence.
  • Support Mum in moments of emotional dysregulation or overwhelm.
  • Be someone Mum can trust to stay present and not withdraw when things are tough.
  • Encourage healthy routines, rest, hydration, and self-kindness.

3. Driving & Outings:
  • Must be a confident driver with business insurance.
  • Drive to activities, doctor’s appointments, pharmacy, or shops.
  • Help manage transitions for Olli (car seat, bags, etc.).

4. Household Support (Light Touch):
  • Assist with Olli’s laundry if needed.
  • Help with errands like shopping for clothes/shoes.
  • Light cleaning related to Olli’s care (e.g. wiping high chair, tidying toys, cleaning up after meals).
  • General housework like washing up is appreciated.
  • No deep cleaning expected.

Occupational Requirement:

This role has an occupational requirement that the post holder be a follower of Jesus.


Important Notes
  • Be Present: Stay nearby and available unless asked to step away.
  • Check In Regularly: Even when things seem fine, check in gently with Mum.
  • Respect Boundaries: Maintain emotional and physical boundaries, communicate clearly.
  • Phone Use: Minimal phone use around Olli and Mum; be fully present.
  • Emotional Awareness: Be attuned, not intrusive; hold space when needed.
  • Teamwork Mindset: You are not “in charge” – you are joining this family’s rhythm.

Trial Period

Initial 1-day trialFollowed by a 1-week trial if both sides feel good about it


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