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Is being a nanny a good fit for you?

Looks after children in private homes. Prepares meals, plans play and outings, and supports parents with the children's needs.

What the work involves

  • Teaches children safe habits, such as getting an adult's help to cross the road and avoiding dangerous objects.
  • Gives first aid or CPR when needed.
  • Removes hazards and sets sensible limits and rules to keep children safe.
  • Teaches and helps children build healthy habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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