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| Single Parent Household: |
No
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Any Stepchildren: |
No
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| Smoking Household: |
No
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Prefer Non-Smoker: |
Yes
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| Know Other Local Au Pairs/Nannies etc: |
No - There are au pairs in the nearby villages so we could introduce you.
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Have Help In The House: |
Cleaner x3 times a week |
| Nearest Language School: |
Banbury or Leamington Spa (both under half hour) |
Nearest Train Station/Bus Stop: |
seven miles (train)-Banbury |
| Family Hobbies And Interests: |
country walks, culture (theatre/museums/national trust houses), socialising, shopping and eating out; holidays |
| Anybody Criminally Convicted: |
No
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Special Needs, Allergies Or Diets: |
nothing |
| House And Locality Description: |
In the middle of a village (one pub) but seven miles on a very easy road into the nearest town of Banbury which has lots of shops, pubs, bars, restaurants and a cinema and a bowling alley. There is also a big new leisure centre/pool there. Banbury is fifty mins direct train into central London; 20 mins into oxford; 45 minutes into Birmingham). We live in an old farm house (1680s), six acres of land - lots of space inside and outside. Lots of privacy. Beautiful countryside and walks. shop and cash point in next village.Stratford upon Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick and Oxford are all very easily accessible by car or train and we are just on the edge of the Cotswolds which is an area of outstanding beauty with lots of lovely country pubs and quaint shops. |
| Will Have Own Bedroom: |
Yes - Au pair will have her own double room on the top of the house (including a sitting room). the only time she will have to share the sitting room is when we have weekend guests/my mother stays over (not v often really).
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Will Have Own Bathroom: |
Yes - this is a spacious shower room which the au pair will only have to share when we have weekend guests (not that often). If au pair wants a bath, she is very welcome to use the bath in the children's bedroom.
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| Facilites Available In Bedroom: |
Double bed, Wardrobe, Chest of drawers, Mirror, Desk or dressing table, Desk chair, Lounge style chair, TV, Video or DVD player, CD player, Radio, Heating |
| Describe Duties Of Au Pair: |
helping get kids up and help preparing and tidying up breakfast, helping getting children dressed, all beds made daily(and changed once a week) and rooms left tidy. then in the afternoon, help with some of the children's ironing/laundry and with their tea (preparation and tidying up), bath and bedtime. also some help walking our dogs in our fields would be appreciated. Once a week hoovering and cleaning the children's rooms; Once a week cleaning the children's bathroom. Once a week the au pair must hoover and clean her own bedroom and bathroom. Clean mothers car once a week (inside - hoover and dust). Ironing x2 a week (for the family) |
| Weekly Money: |
90+ |
Do You Have Any Pets: |
two dogs; one cat |
| They Are To Care For Pets: |
Yes - help with daily dog walking
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They Can Attend Language Classes: |
Yes - Absolutely - happy to find out the best course available and show them where to go/contribute towards the costs
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| They Are Required To Drive: |
Yes - As we live seven miles outside Banbury, we recommend that the au pair drives and is confident doing so - otherwise she will be reliant on us to drop her off at the station all the time which is not alwaysgoing to be practical for her. We do have a push bike she's welcome to use as well if she wants to bike up to the next village (where there is a shop/cash point). We can give her some refresher lessons if au pair feeling a bit nervous
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| Car Available For Private Use: |
Yes - Yes there is a year old VW Fox available for the au pair's sole use. The au pair must keep it clean inside and outside.
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Petrol Provided For Private Use: |
Yes - Negotiable
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| In Case Of Accident, Will They Pay Excess: |
No - We will sort this out at our end and cover insurance costs
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If Yes, Approximate Amount: |
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| They Will Have Sole Charge Of Children: |
Yes - Sometimes this will be required but it wont be for prolonged periods (during the school run or if mother has a dental appointment or needs to pop out). This is all negotiable and will depend on how comfortable the au pair and the mother feel about it all.
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| They Are Expected To Cook: |
Yes - Certainly with regard to preparing the children's meals (which is always easy - pasta/fish fingers/eggs etc). Any other help with adult cooking greatly appreciated but certainly not expected!
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They Are To Accompany You On Holiday: |
Yes - On most occasions yes if practical.
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| Do They Need To Swim: |
No - not necessary so long as au pair is happy in the children's (shallow) pool at our local leisure centre (water is waist high)
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| Consider A Male: |
No
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| Do You Have Internet Access At Home: |
Yes
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Will They Be Allowed To Use This Access: |
Yes
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| Will They Be Able To Use Skype From Your House: |
Yes
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| Any Further Information: |
At present mother doesnt work but is still very busy and a part time university student. We have experience with au pairs before, which has on the whole been a success in our household. If an au pair can come into our household and bring real value to it, she will find it a mutually beneficial arrangement and hard work and good sense will be rewarded. Before au pairs we did employ a professional nanny for three years (whilst mother was at work) and everyone got along famously. We feel that we are a very flexible, easy going household and any applicant who might be interested in joining our household would be very welcome to speak to our previous au pairs/nanny to find out what we are really like! Father in this household has very demanding job and mother is now a stay at home mother for the time being. We would like our au pair to really become part of our family and be happy living with us - we are always talking and laughing so a cheery person with a real sense of fun is absolutely essential. A "can do " attitude is also required and we really hope our au pair will be prepared to "muck in" if she sees that something needs doing - if the bin needs emptying and mum hasnt got round to it, please help her !! Do not wait to be asked specifically to do something - if it looks like it needs doing, please help! We do have a cleaner twice a week so no real onerous housework involved at all. There will often be an opportunity for extra pocket money to be earned. Have tried to attach some family photos but this form will not let me so if you email me I can forward you some so you can see what we all look like and what sort of house we live in. We usually go out once/twice a week and the au pair will nearly always be able to go out at the weekend if she wants in the evening (either on the saturday or the sunday night). We are not looking for an au pair who goes out every night of the week and who thinks coming home at 2am all the time is acceptable. This does not mean we are not happy for the au pair to have a social life - in fact we actively encourage it as we want our au pair to be happy - however, our house is not a hotel !
In the past we have only asked our au pairs to work monday to friday - however, this time round we would like some help on a saturday morning as well - just tidying the childrens rooms, help them get dressed (sometimes) making beds and cleaning up the kitchen as well as walking the dog. |
