Daily Nanny - Earls Court

Job Descriptions

Lovely family in Earls Court are looking for a Live Out Nanny to be part of a close knit team. There are 4 children, the youngest boy of 18 months is cared for by a full time live in nanny/housekeeper. Your responsibility is for the 3 eldest who are 7/5/3. You will support the parents in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.

Primary Responsibilities – include but are not limited to the following:

•             Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children.

•             Supervise the children’s activities at all times, including playdates and outings.

•             Work alongside the parents, tutors and teachers to support the children with homework and reading.

•             School/Nursery pick-ups and drop-offs (walking and driving.)

•             Place the children down for naps and bedtime in accordance with routine.

•             Bed & Bath routine

•             Perform housework related to the children, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas. (the housekeeper does the cooking for the children)

•             Travel on family holidays – around 5 / 6 times per year (10 days max)

 Educational Activities

•             Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the children.

•             Support with homework.

•             Going out with the children to widen their experiences.

•             Help the children to learn through play.

•             Baking with the children in accordance with safe practices. 

 Driving (Clean and full driving license required)

•             Safely drive the children to any social events. (Automatic care provided)

Relationships

•             Build and maintain a professional, pleasant and courteous relationship with all family members.

•             Work as a team alongside other household staff; live in nanny and full time housekeeper.

Key Attributes

•             Trust and integrity.

•             Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children.

•             The ability to form close and trusting relationships with the parents and the children.

•             A kind, cheerful and easy going personality.

•             A naturally tidy and organized person.

•             Ability to create activities that are fun and support the children’s development.

•             Patience, understanding and a sense of humour.

•             Punctual.

•             A responsible attitude to work.

•             Ability to cope with unexpected situations.

•             Commitment to health and safety, and food hygiene.

•             The ability to stay calm under pressure.

•             Flexibility to travel.

•             London based is a requirement for the role.

•             Dog friendly.

•             Paediatric First Aid certificate.

•             DBS check necessary.

Salary is flexible and will reflect experience. They are looking for someone proactive, friendly & switched on.

Hours: Monday – Friday 12pm – 8pm

Location: Earls Court