This is the JOBS PAGE for My Big Buddy. If you are looking for work but not yet registered with My Big Buddy, please go to our BUDDY INFO page and fill in the registration form.

Below are some of the current jobs we are looking to fill. Please read through all the details carefully and ensure you are able do the required days and hours, you fulfil the brief and that you are happy with the distance you would need to travel.

Some jobs have a degree of flexibility in them, i.e. days and hours may be changeable/flexible, so we will try and state that if it is the case. Some 5 day a week jobs could also be shared between two buddies, so if you are available to do some of the days, then please let Jill know and a share could be arranged if the client is agreeable.

To express an interest in any of these jobs, please email Jill

- stating the client's CODE, NOT location!

jill@mybigbuddy.com

Ongoing

Client: TON1508S
Dates: September
Location: East Dulwich, SE22
Day/Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 3.45pm/5pm - 6.45pm/8pm (depending on day)
Children: Two boys of 8 and 14
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy required to pick up younger boy from school at Dulwich Prep from school. Once home, help younger boy with spellings and reading and encourage older boy to get on with him homework and help him when required. Cook supper and active playing until parents come home. Both boys are sporty and musical. Mum and Dad live separately but nearby each other , so usually one week and mums and one at dads.

Ongoing

Client: FIO1308C
Location: Fulham W6
Start: asap
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 3.30pm - 6.30/7pm
Children: Boy of 7 and girl of 9
Driver: Yes, manual supplied
Duties: To pick up the car from the home, then drive to school to pick up the children, bring them home, get a snack, actively play with them, help with homework, reading and spellings etc and cook supper. Bath and get ready for bed depending on when mum gets back. Girl is very sporty and confident and likes guitar and skateboarding and boy is a bit quieter and buddy needs to ensure he can engage him and make sure he doesn't get talked over! Both are musical. Children have after school activities on one or two of the days, so would need to go back to school to pick one up later on.

Ongoing

Client: Amy1308R
Start date: Sun 19th aug
Location: Between Chiswick and Hammersmith, W6
Day/Hours: Sunday’s 8:30am-8pm ongoing and potentially every other Saturday
Children: One boy of 8
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy needed to do fun things with the boy, playing in the park, at home, to find fun and to go on adventures together! He likes to scoot, bike ride, swim, and has a great imagination, he loves acting. Duties include having fun at the weekend, and also taking him to any activities/ playdates etc, helping with homework, cooking meals and making sure he's ready for bed. Occasional household tasks e.g. putting recycling out, carrying items for mum, light shopping etc are helpful as his mum is disabled and mainly housebound. Due to this she needs a very reliable buddy to focus on looking after her son ongoing, who can also bring some fun and positive energy to everyday life! £14-15ph

Ongoing

Client: LOU1308J
Start date: September
Location: Highbury, N5
Day/Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 3.40pm - 6.40pm and Fridays 3.40pm - 10.40pm
Children: One boy of 7
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy required to pick up boy from School, often stop at park on way home to play football. Unpack school bag and wash lunch box, Assist with/ supervise homework and music practice (ukelele), Cook dinner and tidy up kitchen. On Fridays, bath and bedtime also. Boy loves to play sports and talk about sports!

Ongoing

This could be a shared role, shared between two buddies.

Client: Abi
Start date: September 7th
Location: Barons Court
Day/Hours: Monday to Friday 3.30 - 6.30/7pm, or Monday, Wednesday, Friday and occasional Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Children: One boy of 8
Driver necessary? Preferred, but non driver fine.
General notes: Buddy required to pick up car from home, drive to school to pick up boy from school or after school clubs. Bring him home, play with him, he loves football and cars, host/attend play dates, help him with his homework, some reading and spellings and little projects, then cook supper (or reheat pre cooked meals) and tidy up. Family may also need occasional babysitting, if buddy is available. If buddy wants to earn extra doing jobs around the house this would be negotiable.

Casual/Ongoing
Could be split between a couple of buddies

Client: NIM1007C
Start date: 20th Sept - 1st January
Location: Maida Vale NW6
Day/Hours: Monday to Friday 3pm - 7pm
Children: One boy of 10, ( boys of 15 and 17 do their own thing, but will also be home)
Driver necessary? no but preferred
General notes: Buddy required to look walk dog for an hour, and then pick boy up from school at 4 or 5pm, depending on days and after school activities. . Bring home or to other clubs, like swimming or tennis. Then help with homework, cook or reheat prepared food, encourage music practice and play. More hours in school hols, can also be shared.

Ongoing

Client: KEL0507C
Start date: September
Location: Crouch End N8
Day/Hours: Mondays to Fridays 3:30pm - 7:30 pm
Children: Two boys of 6 and 9
Driver necessary? no but car available for use for careful drivers with a clean license
General notes: Buddy required to look pick up children from school, take them to after school clubs and activities, cook dinner, help with homework, reading and spellings and active play. Occasional get ready for bed.£12-£14ph

Ongoing

Client: GIL0207P
Start: September
Days/times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays , 3pm - 6.30pm
Location: Chiswick W4
Children: two boys of 5 and 7
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy needed to pick up the boys after school, taking them to clubs and activities, helping the boys with homework and reading. Cooking supper , playing and then bathtime and getting ready for bed.

Ongoing

Client: ANN2506M
Start: September (few days in July/Aug to get to know?)
Days/times: Mondays or Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm
Location: Hampstead Heath
Children: Three girls aged 4
Driver necessary? no
General notes: A buddy who is FLUENT in German needed to look after and play with three little girls whose parents want them to be exposed to the German language in a fun and relaxed setting. The buddy would pick the girls up from two different school near each other and then in good weather, walk to the park to to explore in the forest, climb trees, play, sing, read stories, all in German. The buddy would play with the girls and have creative ourdoorsy fun. This would be weekly in term time and sporadic in school holidays and in good weather it would be outside but in bad weather at one of the girls home. £14-£16ph

Ongoing

Client: JAN0907T
Start date: September
Location: St Johns Wood NW8
Day/Hours: Term time: Tuesdays and one other day, Wednesday or Monday, 4pm - 7pm, sometimes til 9pm
School holidays: See below
Children: Two boys of 15 and 11
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy required to mostly look after the younger boy as the older one is pretty self sufficient. Buddy would need to be at the home 4pm as the boys come home by themselves around that time, depending on what activities they are doing. Buddy would help with homework, sometimes cook supper, tidy up the kitchen, make sure boys have things ready for next day at school. When staying later, making sure younger one goes to bed on time and doesnt spend too much time playing PC games. He likes football and tennis. Some PA stuff for mum sometimes.
In school holidays, more hours needed. This could be the same or different buddy.

Ongoing

Client: NIK1306C
Start date: September
Location: Maida Vale W9
Day/Hours: Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm - 6.30/7pm
Children: Boy/Girl twins of 9
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy required to pick up children from school, then either take home or to various activities like swimming club and maths club. School is a five minute walk from home. Buddy then needs to prepare their snack and help and encourage the children with their homework/spellings/maths/reading, which normally takes around 45mins - 1 hour. Both children are naturally bright but need dedicated help with homework. They are also sporty; he plays cricket, rugby, football - she plays tennis. They are keen on arts & crafts & love getting stuck into a school project so someone who is naturally creative would be useful. Buddy needs to manage their time and help them both with maths and English especially, being patient but firm with homework. Buddy will also be required to prepare supper, clear up post supper, and active playing as/when time allows. Same hours in school holidays.

Ongoing

Client: ALE1106S
Start date: September (few dates in August first to get to know buddy)
Location: Parsons Green, SW6
Day/Hours: Mondays to Fridays yes 3/4pm - 7pm (if driver, pick car up at 3pm, if non driver, meet at school for 4pm)
Children: 3 boys aged 6, 9 and 11
Driver necessary? No, auto to use if driver
General notes: Buddy required to pick up the boys from school and then either take them home or to different activities such as swimming or to the park etc. Then help the boys with homework. Cook supper, tidy up and then play with the boys til a parent gets home. £14ph. More hours tbc in half terms and holidays.

Ongoing

Client: HOB0404B
Start date: asap
Location: Marylebone
Day/Hours: Mondays to Fridays 3.15pm - 6.15pm or 3 days a week
Children: girl of 9, boy of 6
Driver necessary? no
General notes: Buddy required to help family with picking up children from school, give a snack, take to activity then home. Once home, help girl practice her piano and help both children with homework. Playing, sometimes cook supper and tidy up. £12-£14ph