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Description
Our current au pair needs to leave for a family event at the end of April, beginning of May. We need someone for the month of May and the first two weeks of June. We may need someone from September onwards.
We are a family of four, my partner, who works for a TV company; our son, who is now 5 years old, our little daughter who is now one year old since January and myself, I am a doctor and work in Paediatrics.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak both Spanish and English at home so you can practise both. There are also English schools for private lessons in Clifton, which is a short bus or train ride from where we live.
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Help
Hi there! We are a family looking for some help to look after our little son and daughter. They are now 5 and 1 years old, respectively. I’m Spanish and my partner is English, I speak in Spanish to our kids but we speak English generally at home. We live in Bristol, in a residential area, 15-20 minutes bus ride from the centre. There is also a train station nearby that connects to Temple Meads, from there you can find a train to almost anywhere in UK. There are also electric scooters you can hire for a small fee.
We would like somebody willing to stay for as long as possible, as the kids get used to being with you and they find it hard to say goodbye and change.
Your main duties would be to look after our son and daughter and tidy after them, and help with some light chores like doing dishes, emptying the dishwasher or help with laundry. You’ll have all weekends free for you. We are offering £150/week. Our son is now at school from 8:45 until 3:30 and he goes to afterschool activities that take place at the school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please note that the UK government has become a bit restrictive on travelling to UK to become an au-pair - this is the link to their website: . We are also happy to accept au pairs from Ukraine following the UK government guidance.
There’s an adult learning centre 5 min walk from our house which offers a wide range of different courses.
We live next to a nature reserve, so you can go out everyday for a walk, go hiking and explore nature if you like. The whole nature reserve is actually quite nice :) There are several playgrounds in the area, our little son really enjoys going and having a play in the slides and swings and our daughter is starting to enjoy them too!
If you are ready for a cuteness overload, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You will have a single bedroom with a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside table for you. There is also also a desk that you can keep open or fold away. You are welcome to join us in all meals, but if you prefer to cook something for yourself that is fine as well. We are happy to buy particular things that we do not eat but that you would like to have. And if you want to cook for us, we are always happy to try new dishes!
We are happy to buy for you any toiletries that you need.
What else ...
There are 3 different buses that go towards the city centre and a short distance train. Bristol is genuinely a very beautiful and friendly city with plenty of multicultural activities. We live 12 minutes walk from a train station and there are plenty of electric scooters in the area.
Bristol is also very well connected with other nice cities like Bath (10 min away by train) and London. There are buses and trains that go to London airports too.
There are plenty of English schools that you could attend while you are here if you would like to.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
We don't expect you to volunteer, we'll pay you £180/week
Feedback (2)
When our daughter was born prematurely, Eloise helped us massively taking care of our son… read more
Where do I start? Well, I already miss Thomas and it’s only been 2 days- I miss his face and his why questions when I walk through the door, and how he runs out of the living room to ask me where I’ve been hahah!
Your family has been nothing but amazing- you gave me space AND you included me… read more
I would take Thomas to the nursery 4 days a week and then have the morning and early afternoon free. Thanks to this I had lots of time for myself; to study online, go to Tai Chi up the road, go to the gym… read more
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When our daughter was born prematurely, Eloise helped us massively taking care of our son… read more
Where do I start? Well, I already miss Thomas and it’s only been 2 days- I miss his face and his why questions when I walk through the door, and how he runs out of the living room to ask me where I’ve been hahah!
Your family has been nothing but amazing- you gave me space AND you included me… read more
I would take Thomas to the nursery 4 days a week and then have the morning and early afternoon free. Thanks to this I had lots of time for myself; to study online, go to Tai Chi up the road, go to the gym… read more
