Information for Child Carers

Sweet Dreams offer a variety of interesting and exciting temporary and permanent positions for Nannies, Mother’s Helps, Nursery Staff, Maternity Nurses, Housekeepers and Babysitters.
 
At Sweet Dreams we can help you with all aspects of your career from writing your CV and applying for jobs to putting you in touch with other nannies in your area. We will also inform you of events and activities in your area of work and future training courses open to you

We provide help and guidance throughout the recruitment process, once you are successful in finding a placement we are here to support you and give advice should you need it.

We like to meet all childcarers face to face and when you contact us we will arrange a convenient time and place to meet with you and discuss the position you are looking for.

Our business has been built on recommendation and our priority is to continue providing an unrivalled service to our candidates.
 
To register with Sweet Dreams and to find your next childcare position, complete the online registration form and someone will contact you to arrange your registration interview. Alternatively, you can view all of our current vacancies by clicking above and selecting the type of positions you are interested in.

Requirements

We require all childcarers registering with us to have the following:

  • Minimum of 2 years childcare experience and / or a recognised childcare qualification
  • Employment, character and/or educational references
  • Two forms of identification, one of which should have a photograph on and two utility bills detailing your current address
  • A valid first aid certificate or evidence of attending a course
  • An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure, we can help you obtain this if you have not had one done or it needs refreshing

Apply to be a nanny here

 

 

Voice Professional Nanny
of the Year Award 2010
Entry Form

Entries are now being sought for the Voice
Professional Nanny of the Year 2010.
Employers may nominate their current /
previous nanny or, unlike previous years,
nannies can submit their own applications.
To qualify, nannies must:

>
hold a current childcare / early years
qualification Level 3 or above
>
have a minimum 2 years relevant
childcare experience and currently be
working as a nanny
>
have a current full enhanced CRB
Disclosure check
>
have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid
Certificate
>
submit contact details of two suitable
referees (one must be the current
employer / employer nominating)
>
submit a short (500 word maximum)
summary of a typical working day
along with a career history / CV.

Once applications are received and verified
(references confirmed), applicants will be
shortlisted by a panel of childcare / early
years professionals. Nannies shortlisted
will be invited to attend for interview
on Friday 10th September 2010 at The
Chiltern College, Reading. The winner will
be announced at the Professional Nanny
Conference held at The Chiltern College on
Saturday 18th September.

Completed entry forms must be returned to
Tricia Pritchard, Senior Professional Offi cer,
Voice, no later than Friday 26th March 2010
to triciapritchard@voicetheunion.org.uk or
2 St James’ Court, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1BT.

 

 
 
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