Help a friendly family in English countryside in Frome, UK

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  Description

  Hi, I am Chloe and I live in Frome in beautiful Somerset, South West England. I live with my 9 year old son Xavier who loves Lego, martial arts, computer games and playing outside with his friends. We live in a lovely cottage in a small and friendly cul-de-sac with neighbours and other children frequently popping in.
  We are a neurodivergent family and so our routines and day to day living are not always fixed. Some people call it organised chaos! But we are friendly and welcoming. My son is at school during the week and I work part-time at a local community sauna and as a writer. I am looking for workaways who can help out with school pick-ups, breakfast once a week, general childcare, cooking and light cleaning around the house. Childcare will include babysitting at least one night a week and possibly the occasional weekend. The summer holidays begin soon so I am looking for someone dependable and active who can work on their own initiative to keep my son entertained and help around the house whilst I work. There will also be opportunities for you to have quieter times at home when we are on our summer holidays. You need to be okay with screens being on a lot of the time as that is a way my son regulates himself.
  I am ideally looking for a Workaway that can stay for at least one month and can build a positive relationship with my son who has lots of energy, creative imagination and also be very strong-minded. You need to be fluent enough in English to spend time with him and confident enough to get him to bed! .Please ensure that you have all the correct visas and travel documents for coming to the UK.
  You will be expected to help out for 20 -25 hours per week and we can work out a schedule that works for everyone. There will be occasional weekend support needed which we will work out together in advance and which will not add any additional hours.
  Frome is a small town with an alternative edge close to the towns of Bath, Bristol and Glastonbury. It is a mixture of heritage and modern. There is always a lot going on and other workaways in the area that I can introduce you to. I have had digital nomads staying before and the double bedroom has a desk and good wi-fi connection. This is a great exchange opportunity for someone who works remotely and wants to experience the UK or someone who genuinely loves kids, housekeeping and organisation.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Films et télé

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Écriture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Livres

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Danse

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Frome is a great place to come on cultural exchange as there is a lot going on. A workaway will get to experience living in a small and friendly community town which is typical of the English countryside. There are lots of historic sites to visit nearby and it is possible to get out for walks as well. Frome has good transport links to the towns of Bath and Bristol and the iconic town of Glastonbury is nearby.
  In Frome there are lots of community events happening, gyms, yoga classes, meditation etc. I can also offer a bike to workaways if they like to cycle and explore.
  I love speaking different languages (I speak some French and Portuguese) and am happy to help travellers with their English language if needed. There will also be the opportunity to gain experience of working with children and cooking/meal planning.

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  Aide « au pair »

  This host has let us know they’ll be complying with UK regulations for au pair stays.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  I am looking for someone to help with childcare, cooking and light housework.
  I am looking for someone proactive, dependable, fun and confident who enjoys spending time with children and can think outside of the box in terms of their creativity and engagement. Also someone who enjoys cooking and would be happy to help me plan meals and to cook in the afternoon/evenings.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Portugais: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I have always loved learning new languages and am happy to help workaways with their English and would love to practice my French and Portuguese more.
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  Hébergement

  Travellers will have their own private double room with wi-fi, desk space and storage. They will share the bathroom, kitchen and living room with me and my son. Food for meals will be provided and planned together. I will provide the basics and workaways will be expected to buy any additional snacks and drinks that they want.

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  Autres infos...

  Frome is a great place to stay. We have quite an alternative community and there are plenty of yoga classes, meditation sessions, ecstatic dances and other workshops happening all the time. We have a small market in town every Wednesday and Saturday and a big market for independent sellers once a month. The house is just 5 minutes from Frome train station where there is also a curry place, pizza place, community venue and bar running on the weekends. We are about 12 minutes walk from the town centre and there are two large supermarkets close by to buy food. Towns nearby include Bruton, Bath and Bristol which are accessible by regular train and buses. There are also nearby country walks to enjoy and Workaways are welcome to use my pedal bike to get around if they wish.
  In my home I expect people to be respectful and age appropriate around my son. Also to respect our need for quiet evenings so no parties or late night guests. This is a non-smoking home.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  I have a working Internet connection in my home and there is a desk in the bedroom that people can use to work.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

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