Role overview
We are assisting a UHNW family based in the beautiful Bahamas in their search for an experienced, warm and highly organised Live-in Nanny / Assistant to provide a combination of hands-on childcare, schedule management and day-to-day family support.
The family has three children, a girl aged 10 and two boys aged 13 and 16, all of whom are settled into school life in the Bahamas.
The primary childcare focus will be the youngest child, who would benefit from someone fun, engaging and nurturing, while the two older boys require more practical support with their busy schedules, school commitments, activities and general organisation.
This is a varied position suited to someone who genuinely enjoys working with children of different ages and is equally comfortable managing the organisational aspects of a busy family household.
The father travels frequently for work, so the successful candidate must be dependable, resourceful and confident taking responsibility for the children's routines and day-to-day arrangements during his absences.
You will work alongside an established household team, including housekeepers and tutors, ensuring the children receive consistent, attentive care and that family life runs smoothly.
Childcare & Educational Support
• Providing warm, attentive and age-appropriate care for the children, with a particular focus on the youngest.
• Creating a fun, engaging and positive environment, encouraging play, activities and meaningful interaction.
• Supporting all three children with their daily routines, school schedules and extracurricular activities.
• Establishing clear boundaries and expectations, taking a kind but firm approach when necessary.
• Encouraging the children's independence, confidence, good manners and personal development.
• Liaising with schools, tutors and other educational professionals to support the children's learning and academic progress.
• Organising engaging, age-appropriate activities and outings.
• Providing a reassuring, consistent and nurturing presence, particularly during periods of family change.
• Accompanying the children on international travel when required and ensuring their routines and wellbeing are maintained.
Family PA & Organisation
• Taking responsibility for managing, coordinating and overseeing the children's daily and weekly schedules.
• Driving the children to and from school, extracurricular activities, appointments and social engagements.
• Managing the logistics of three children's different commitments, ensuring everyone is where they need to be, on time and fully prepared.
• Maintaining the children's diaries, appointments, school commitments and extracurricular schedules.
• Coordinating transportation and making any necessary adjustments to daily arrangements.
• Assisting with travel planning, packing and logistical arrangements for the children.
• Keeping track of important dates, school events, appointments and family commitments.
• Communicating effectively with the father, household management, schools, tutors and other relevant parties.
• Liaising with the wider household team to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Proactively anticipating the family's needs and helping to maintain an organised, well-run household.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a warm, fun and engaging individual who can build genuine relationships with the children while remaining confident, firm and consistent when needed.
The ideal candidate will have a natural sense of authority without being overly strict, knowing how to balance kindness and humour with clear boundaries. Someone who can have fun with the youngest child but equally hold their own with three growing personalities, without being easily pushed around.
The successful candidate will have:
• Proven experience working as a professional nanny, nanny/PA or family assistant within a private household.
• Previous experience supporting school-aged children and teenagers.
• A warm, approachable and engaging personality, with a good sense of humour.
• The confidence to establish boundaries, manage challenging behaviour and maintain a respectful, positive relationship with the children.
• A strong educational background and a genuine interest in children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, nurturing and emotionally intelligent approach, with the ability to provide stability and reassurance.
• Confidence working independently, making sensible decisions and taking initiative when the father is travelling.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage multiple schedules, appointments and competing priorities.
• A proactive, practical and flexible attitude, comfortable adapting to changing family arrangements.
• Experience working collaboratively within a staffed household.
• A full driving licence and confidence driving children safely – essential.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.
• Discretion, reliability and a professional approach.
• Experience working within HNW/UHNW households and accompanying families on international travel would be advantageous.
• Formal nanny qualifications are welcome but are not essential; the family places greater importance on relevant experience, personality, reliability and the ability to build strong relationships with the children.
Working Schedule & Accommodation
This is a permanent, live-in position, primarily Monday to Friday, with the following usual working hours:
Morning: 7am–8am
Afternoon/Evening: 3.30pm–8.30pm
The daily routine will focus on getting the children organised in the morning, followed by school collections, driving to extracurricular activities, managing schedules and providing childcare and family support throughout the afternoon and evening.
The role requires flexibility when the Principal or family is travelling, during school holidays and when family arrangements change. Additional hours, occasional weekend duties and international travel may be required, with working arrangements and time off agreed in advance.
Private accommodation will be provided on the family's estate in the Bahamas.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced and personable Nanny / Family PA who enjoys combining childcare with family organisation and is looking for a long-term international position. The family is seeking someone who can bring warmth, energy, structure and confidence to the children's lives while becoming a trusted and reliable part of the household.