Nanny

This is a full time, live out nanny role taking sole charge of 2 children; B3 and G9m. The family are looking for a mature, kind, reliable and trustworthy nanny who is seeking a long-term, sole charge role. The little boy attends full time nursery and the nanny will have sole charge of both children outside of nursery hours and in the school holidays. This is a hands-on role for an experienced nanny who is confident managing the differing needs, routines and developmental stages of a toddler and a baby at the same time.
The ideal candidate will have strong, relevant experience caring for both babies and toddlers and will be highly organised, calm and engaging. The family are looking for someone fun and energetic, but who also fully understands that safety is always paramount and someone who is able to help with establishing and maintaining routines and good habits, someone who is able to be both caring and gently firm, encouraging independence while offering reassurance and support.
This role would suit a nanny who enjoys wholesome living and brings a positive, supportive approach to their work. Someone who can maintain clear, consistent routines while also planning creative, stimulating and age-appropriate activities that both children can enjoy. The nanny should be confident adapting activities to suit each child individually, while also encouraging shared play and interaction where appropriate.
A genuine interest in early childhood development is essential. The nanny should be observant and proactive in supporting the children as they reach key developmental milestones and be confident communicating updates, observations and progress back to the parents, working in partnership to ensure the very best outcomes for both children.
The family would love someone who enjoys being outdoors, attending local classes and playgroups, and organising engaging days filled with learning through play, exploration and everyday experiences. Imaginative play, creative activities, reading, music and movement are all encouraged.
The nanny should be confident preparing a wide variety of fresh, healthy meals and introducing varied flavours and textures.
The mother mainly works from home on Fridays and the nanny will be able to leave earlier depending on mum’s workload. The family value open communication and are keen to build a genuinely collaborative working relationship, where the nanny feels trusted, supported and encouraged to share ideas. The family very much see this as a partnership and will truly value the nanny’s experience, insight and contribution to family life.
While the children are resting or occupied, the nanny will be responsible for child-related housekeeping duties, keeping play areas organised, managing the children’s wardrobes and laundry, and ensuring their spaces are tidy and well cared for.
The right candidate must have an up to date DBS. First Aid, Fluent English. Excellent references.
Duties include, but not limited to:
• Nursery drop off/ collection
• Preparing children’s meals and cleaning up afterwards
• Reading with children
• Playing with toys, carrying out arts and crafts
• Taking baby to different local classes
• Taking children to parks, playgrounds, museums and galleries (school holidays)
• Encouraging learning and development through different activities
• Ensuring play areas are tidy and organised and toys have been put away
• Teaching kindness and good manners
• Introducing structure and routines – especially focussing on toddler with his meal time and bedtime routine.
• Child related housekeeping duties such as children’s linen, laundry, bedrooms as well as keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Ad hoc errands for the broader household (dishwasher, post office, shops, etc)