Full time 5 day week Nanny (Oxford)

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Berkshire; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nanny agency in Oxford is seeking a full-time nanny for a family with two children, aged 2.5 and 4.5. The role involves care, school drop-offs, light meal prep, and housekeeping. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience with similar ages, a DBS check, and a Paediatric First Aid Certificate. The position offers £18-£20 per hour, and a car may be provided for duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with children of a similar age.
• DBS check preferred; willingness to obtain if not current.
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum of 2 professional referees, one must be contactable employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for two children aged 2.5 and 4.5.
• Assist with school drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Support homework and child development activities.
• Prepare simple family meals.
• Help keep the home tidy during quiet times.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 2.5 and 4.5

Light food preparation

Housekeeping

Driving

Job description

Overview

Full time 5 day week Nanny required in Oxford. This family are relocating to Oxford in November and are looking for a kind, capable and experienced nanny. They have two children ages 2.5 and 4.5 years old. This role is Monday-Friday with hours 8am-6pm (could offer more hours if needed), involving some sole charge with some shared care and will include some school drop offs and pick-ups. A car could be provided on duty.

The role will include supporting homework and enjoying lots of play. Experience of working with children a similar age is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be able to do some food prep and make simple family meals, and a proactive approach to helping keep the house in order is essential, such as light housekeeping during quiet times (general tidying of communal areas, loading and emptying the dishwasher/washing machine, and taking receipt of deliveries).

Responsibilities

• Provide care for two children aged 2.5 and 4.5 years, including some sole charge and some shared care.
• Help with school drop-offs and pick-ups when required.
• Support homework and engage children with play and development activities.
• Prepare simple, family meals and assist with light food preparation for children.
• Help keep the home tidy during quiet times (tidying communal areas, loading/unloading dishwasher and washing machine, receiving deliveries).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with children of a similar age.
• DBS check on update service preferred; willingness to obtain if not current.
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain.
• Minimum of 2 professional referees, one of which should be your current or last employer and contactable.
• Driver: Yes (car could be provided on duty).
• Training/qualifications: Childcare experience is essential; formal qualifications not required.

Job Details

• Job type: Permanent Nanny position
• Hours: Monday -Friday, 8am-6pm
• Pay: £18 - £20 gross per hour (approx. £46,800 - £52,000 per year)
• Job Start Date: November/December
• Location: Oxford

Application

Please contact Philippa immediately on 01865 693060 or 07988 908231, or send an up-to-date version of your CV to [e-mail]. This job has an ID code of 864117.

P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Oxfordshire acts as an Employment Agency. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marriage and civil partnerships. You must also have an up-to-date DBS on the update service and a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain it, along with a minimum of 2 professional referees who are immediately contactable, one of whom must be your current or last employer.