Join our family - Christian family with four young kids in Southampton, UK.

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We are a busy family living in Southampton, UK. John is originally from Perth, Australia but Susan grew up locally. We have a 3 girls and a boy (5, 8, 10 and 12). Susan works full time as a doctor and John looks after the kids, does some landscape gardening and voluntary work. We love to explore our local area and would love to show you around. We are looking for help with the kids and cleaning around the house.

We are still receiving visitors during Covid. The restrictions in the UK are easing and we have a garden to meet with people outside and lots of outside places to visit (if the rules require). For people travelling from overseas the UK has a traffic light (Red, amber green system) for isolation and tests and will negotiate how best to manage that depending on individual circumstances and may ask for extra swabs for rapid testing and information on vaccination status.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Southampton and the local area is a fantastic part of the world with great places to visit, lots of history and a great outdoor opportunities. We regularly go to the beach, on walks in the countryside especially the new forest and get involved in local activities and would love if you wanted to join in with these with us. My australian husband has an interest in this kind of local history. We would be happy to support learning English but we have little language skills so reasonable English would be essential. We are Christians and have a dynamic church and get involved in local church activities which included food bank and community support for people through covid. We would be happy to have someone travelling with a child/children.
Help
We are looking for flexible support for childcare for our 4 children about 20 hours per week inc some evenings and help jobs around the house. Childcare will be varied in times between some or all the children days and evenings. Around the house jobs may include cleaning and washing. We have some building work ongoing so it can get messy/chaotic. We are happy to be flexible to negotiate days needed for you to travel around and explore.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A own room within our house sharing all facilities. Welcome to join family meals.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Flexible. About 20 hours per week inc some evenings, max 5 days week

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22/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host

I spend 6 months with Susan, John and the kids on covid days. I came to stay just 3 months, but in the end I extend my time with then fo 3 months more.
Was a amazing time, the 4 kids are so lovely and they always were planing things to do we all together and made my experience perfect.
Even with lockdown and all restrictions I spend a good time… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana)

Mariana is really wonderful, above and beyond. She helps with entertaining the children, school pick up and cleaning (cleaning the kitchen and childrens rooms daily). The kids love her, she takes them to the park and plays lots of games and reads stories. it has been lovely to get to know Mariana. She keeps herself to herself in the day time… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

It has been wonderful to have Amanda to stay. She is very willing around the house and lovely with the kids. She has joined in with family meals and fun evenings with films and games. My kids love to read books to her and have enjoyed trying the Brazilian food she has made especially the chocolate dessert. She was staying with us since mid… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (CYNTIA) for host

Fortunately my first workaway experience was with Susan and her family, I spent 6 weeks with them and it was great. Susan and John are very friendly and sociable, they have many friends and many activities that I myself participated in and enjoyed a lot. They always included me in all their walks, celebrations and activities, I enjoyed being part… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca was amazing. She joined in with the family and fitted in really well. She was great at loooking after the children, encouraging their independence and adventure. Enjoy your travels and best of luck with the future

(Excellent )

25/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

I spent 3 weeks here and they made me feel completely welcomed and at home. Susan and John are both very open, friendly and their children are funny, full of energy and adorable. I could improve my english, meet new people and discover new cities(Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, Romsey, Portsmouth and Bournemouth). The job is easy.. You have to… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

It was lovely to have Chiara to stay. She did so much for us. Above and beyond what we asked. Can't thank her enough for all the help. Friendly, organised and great with the kids. Thank you

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Zara)

Zara was so lovely. She really loved hanging out with the kids. They had a great time. She was really engaging with the children and keep to take them places or encourage them to do cooking. Would love to have her again.

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Zara) for host

I stayed with this great family for two weeks and I’d love to come back soon. Susan and John are really friendly and open-minded people and I liked every moment with them. The kids are so special and it was hard to say goodbye to them. It was my first experience as a workawayer and it was really beyond expectations.

(Excellent )

11/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)

Fernando was very friendly and good with the children. He really enjoyed having an opportunity to speak english. His English was excellent. Thank you for staying

(Excellent )

14/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host

I've spent two weeks with this amazing family. All of them made me feel happy. I loved to talk with the parents and enjoyed a lot playing with the children. They are nice, polite, well-behaved and lots-of-fun. I hope we can meet again.

(Excellent )

08/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was lovely to have to stay. We enjoyed our time with her and would have been happy for her to stay longer.

(Excellent )

21/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Olive) for host

Susan and John and the Leaver kiddos opened their home and their hearts to me. They taught me loads and shared so much more than a room and board. They shared their favorite places, experiences, and lovely friends. They were flexible when my 1 month turned into 6 and they have been caring and supportive beyond my time with them. The kiddos have… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Olive)

Olive has been amazing. She really is part of the family. She has taught is all loads. He one month stay became 6 months. We are so sad to see her go.

(Excellent )

28/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Carolin) for host

I had three great weeks while I was staying in Southampton. Susan and John are very welcoming and friendly, trying to integrate me as much as possible in their daily life and showing me many beautiful places in the surrounding area. I was also able to discover some places on my own. The kids were absolutely lovely and full of energy. I had so much… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolin)

Carolin is a friendly lovely girl. She has stayed for 3 weeks. She is good with the kids. Has been adaptable, punctual and good at communicating. We wish her loads of luck with her travels around the UK.

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host

I spent two weeks in Southampton and I loved it. I was able to do so many things (alone and with the family) and saw loads of new places like Romsey, Lulworth Cove or Lepe. John and Susan are the most welcoming people and really tried to show me as much as possible of their lives. I also met so many new people and I loved talking to them. The… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)

We have had a really lovely 2 weeks while Sandra has been staying. she was really helpful around the house and great with the children. Polite, kind, punctual, and interesting to chat with. Her English was excellent and we could get a clear idea of what she hoped to get from the trip. She really got involved with life here and felt like part of… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Léna) for host

This experience was perfect. Susan and John are very friendly and their children are adorable. There are very good persons. I could improve my english and discover a new city, Southampton and its surroundings. I was glad to help John and Susan with their children and their house as well as meet their friends. I did a lot of thinks with us like… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Léna)

Lena was amazing. The kids loved her. She joined in with the family, was unphased by changes to plans or challenges (like the school wanting to phone us to check we knew someone else was picking up our kids), she was very willing and even did jobs around the house without being asked like clearing up from dinner and offering to clean her own room… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)

Cecile was amazing. She was great at entertaining the kids with games and playing outside and helpful around the house. She joined in with the family wonderfully with meals together, some great cooking and out on day trips with us and the kids during the holidays. She was independent with her days off and went exploring other towns nearby. We… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cécile) for host

I spent two weeks there and it was a wonderful adventure ! The children are lovely and really clever. They like to discover new things and are curious. They are always full of energy ! I visited many places with the family and some alone too. It was really interesting to have someone explaining me some historical facts or the landscapes. I also… read more

(Excellent )

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