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Please read through the job details carefully and ensure you are able to work the required days and hours, and that you are happy with the distance you would need to travel

Some jobs may be flexible so the days and/or the hours may be changeable or shared between two buddies. If you are only available to do some of the days advertised then let us know.

To apply for any of our jobs please email

clare@mybigbuddy.com

Please include the client code, not location, in your email

JULY & AUGUST HOLIDAY BUDDY - FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY

£450 per week
Client: LAU/0804/D
Location: Trebetherick, North Cornwall

Start date: July 26th
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 6.30/7.00am to 1.00pm plus babysitting from 6pm a few evenings a week

Children: Boys aged 4 and 6
Driver preferred - car provided but beach and all amenities within walking distance
Skills: Strong swimmer

 
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Energetic and fun buddy wanted to help mum co-parent during the week at their holiday house in Cornwall. Early morning start with trips to the beach, lots of boogie-boarding and messing about in the surf, playing games, and every afternoon off. The boys enjoy football, cricket, rugby, arts & crafts and playing board games, and the buddy will help with making lunch and supper and tidying up after the boys. Buddy must be organised and happy to chip in and be flexible each day.

The family have a dog who will join in and/or need walking most days and babysitting will be required up to 2 evenings each week.

Expect a full-on week with the boys but the weekends are free as the buddy will travel back to London on Friday afternoons and then return to Cornwall on Sunday evenings.

The booking is for 2 weeks but could be extended to 3 or 4 weeks.

COVER BUDDY WANTED

Hourly rate: £14
Client: KAT/0604/P
Location: NW5

Dates: Monday April 26th to Friday May 21st
Days: Monday to Thursday
Hours: 3.00pm to 6.00/6.30pm

Children: Boys aged 9 and 11
Driver necessary? No

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Reliable, fun and organised buddy wanted to pick up 9yr old from school in Kentish Town and come home (approx 1 mile). The 11yr old cycles to and from school so he makes his own way home each day. The older boy has mild autism, attends mainstream school and is very independent and the younger boy loves to read, draw comics and chat. The buddy is to help settle the children into their homework and ensure work is completed so they get to relax and have some fun, downtime too. Buddy is to make supper, ensure kitchen is clean and tidy, clean lunch boxes, and help both boys keep on top of their school timetable and any chores.

Mum is currently working from home so is available if needed. She will be returning to work 2 days a week in the Spring so on those days the finish time will be 6.30pm. The family have a small dog and babysitting weekly and more hours in the school holidays are also available.

Also, there is the option to work for 1hr in the mornings to help with the school run.

More hours may be available on occasional weekends and/or during half the school hols.

 

TERM TIME BUDDY WANTED

Hourly rate: £14
Client: RIT/2303/P

Start date: ASAP
Location: NW11

Term time – every OTHER week only

Monday to Friday

5.00pm – 8.00pm

Children: Boy aged 8 - plus twin girls aged 5

Driver necessary? No,

 
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Buddy wanted for 8 year old boy who loves cycling, board games and gaming. Duties will be to share some one-to-one time with mum and twin girls for 45 mins until boy comes home from school. Buddy to then oversee his homework, enjoy some fun time, teach some simple cooking, play games and be a mentor and ensure manners and behaviours are appropriate. The boy loves to talk about his day and buddy is to be proactive in keeping up with his school life and encourage and introduce interesting topics. There is a full-time nanny for the twins so the buddy will be an important and positive male influence in an all-female family.

More hours may be available on occasional weekends and/or during half the school hols.

 

FRIDAY NIGHT BUDDY WANTED

Hourly rate: £14
Client: ISA/2503/L

Start date: April 23
Location: Belsize Park

Days: Fridays only
Hours: 4pm - 9pm

Children: Twins; Boy & Girl, 9
Driver necessary? No

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A fun and proactive buddy wanted to make every after-school Friday night a 'party night'! Buddy to collect girl from school at 4pm and take to dance class whilst mum brings home boy. Once home (via Uber), the rest of the evening is all about having fun with the twins - they may want to order a takeaway, dance to some music, play board games, get out and enjoy some fresh air, or go out for pizza.

Mum and Dad will be heading out for the evening so the buddy needs to plan activities with the twins so they know what to look forwards to each week.

There may also be occasional weekend hours available, plus extra hours in the school holidays, which will be mainly playing, exploring, and enjoying a fun activity with one or both of the children.

SPORTY BUDDY WANTED

Hourly rate: £14
Client: ANN/2403/W
Location: NW3

Start date: TBC
Days: Monday to Friday, plus weekly babysitting
Hours: 3.50pm to 7.30/8.00pm

Children: Boy aged 10
Driver necessary? No

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Energetic and organised buddy wanted for sporty 10-year old who loves football (Spurs!) and tennis. A funny, bright and engaging boy who has after-school activities 2 days a week, and needs to stay focussed and on top of a small amount of daily homework and upcoming 13+ revision.

The general routine is for the buddy to collect the boy from school, just 15 mins walk, coordinate after-school activities and come home to settle into homework and ensure that work is completed so they get to relax and have some fun, downtime too. There are 2 girls aged 13 & 15 but they are fairly self-sufficient and the buddy is to check in with them and make sure they have completed their studies, tidied their rooms etc, but the main charge and mentoring role is with the boy. Preparation of supper will be shared between mum and buddy and everyone will eat together so the family can catch up and chat about their day. Buddy will begin the evening/bedtime routine before leaving.

There will be more hours available in the school holidays and these will be agreed in advance. There may be an opportunity to travel for up to 2 weeks with the family in July.

 

MUSICAL BUDDY WANTED

Hourly rate: £14
Client: HAI/0103/M
Location: Chiswick, W4

Start date: ASAP
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 3.00pm to 7.30pm

Children: Girl aged 7
Driver necessary? No

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Musical, capable and responsible buddy wanted for a bright 7-year-old girl who has a busy school day and needs to come home and complete homework and classical music practice on a daily basis.

The general routine is for the buddy to collect the girl from her school and get the bus home together. An Oyster card will be provided and an Uber can be used when necessary. The Buddy is to manage the girl's after-school activities - there will be 1 or 2 days a week with clubs and/or ballet - and oversee her homework and music practice routine - and ensure that both are completed so she gets to relax and have some fun, downtime too.

There is an 8-year-old boy at home and, due to his special needs, he has his own care arrangements. The boy is cheerful and happy and a buddy who has some experience with learning disabilities would be ideal as the buddy may, in an emergency only, be responsible for both children.

The children eat a vegetarian diet so the buddy will be expected to use the ingredients provided to cook a healthy meal on some evenings. The buddy will begin the girl's evening/bedtime routine before parents take over.

LIVE-IN - SALARIED ROLE

Client: SAR/2302/R
Start date: ASAP
Location: East Finchley N2

Term time
Monday - Friday
Mornings; 7.00am - 9.30am
Afternoons; 2.30pm - 8.00pm

Saturdays - every other week - 10am - 5pm

Please note - each week allows for the following time off
Wednesdays - every week - no afternoon duty
Thursdays - every week - no morning duty

Please note - every OTHER week allows for the following time off

Fridays - every other week - no afternoon duty

Saturday - every other week - no duty
Mondays - every other week - no morning duty

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School hols 

Monday - Saturday
Hours flexible - 7.5hrs per day/45hr week

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Children: Boys aged 5, 8 & 9
Driver necessary? No, but auto car available

Three lively and sporty boys who lead active lives. The family live near East Finchley tube and are offering a live-in position. Mum is looking for an organised, fun and sporty manny who will join in with family life. The manny will be responsible for taking the children to school (all boys at the same school which is a 15 mins walk), and coming home to complete light households tasks; clearing up the kitchen, tidying boy's rooms and bathroom, putting on a wash etc. There is a cleaner so daily duties relate to the boys and kitchen only.  In the afternoon the manny will collect children from school and coordinate after-school activities. The boys love swimming, football, gaming, chess, board games, and playing in the lovely family garden. The manny will oversee homework, make the evening supper, and help mum with the evening bedtime routine.  On Saturdays the schedule will be flexible and will be a mix of all 3 boys and some one-to-one activities.

In the school holidays the position is full time and an increased weekly salary will be reflective of this, however the boys spend half of all their school holiday weeks away from home so these weeks are free.
The manny will be provided with a double room in a bright, busy and spacious home with a lovely garden. Bathroom is shared with the boys and the manny and boys are on the same floor.  The salary will be paid in arrears monthly, based on hours worked, and will be a net payment. National insurance, a pension contribution and PAYE (where applicable) will be paid and payslips will be provided.

2 weeks paid holiday are included at the term-time rate, per 6 months worked (4 weeks annually) and are to be coordinated with the family's own plans.

This position is for a minimum of 6 months but a longer commitment would be ideal

FULL-TIME MANNY

IMMEDIATE START

£400 - £600 per week NETT salary - depending on experience and qualifications 

Minimum stay 1 year - overseas travel required

Client: KAR/1706/T

Start date: ASAP
Location: Hyde Park Corner

 
Day/Hours: Term time:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 2pm - 8pm 
plus alternate weekends - Saturday & Sunday: 7am - 7pm 

 
Two boys of 7 and 9
Driver necessary? no, but preferred, auto car available

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Fun, active and sporty manny to help look after boys who enjoy active play, building things, football and both enjoy helping with cooking and baking. The manny will sometimes need to pick up from school and take to activities and arrange playdates. The manny must be confident to help and oversee homework, reheat and serve dinner and tidy up. Mum has a busy schedule so the role is mainly sole-charge of the boys.

 
During half of each school holidays, the manny will travel with the family and full-time working hours of 7am - 7pm are required with 6 days on, and 1 day off, for each week worked.

 
Maximum time away would be for 2 weeks at a time - example of travel schedule would be; worldwide overseas travel for 2 weeks after Xmas, 2 weeks at Easter, 4 weeks in the summer (2 weeks away at a time), and October half term.

 
Minimum stay 1 year