Overview
Starting in October 2025, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time nanny to join a lovely family of five and their two pet dogs. They live in a beautiful house in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. They seek someone kind, nurturing, reliable, and fun-loving who is looking for a long-term role and keen to become part of their happy household. The family enjoys being active with various sports and countryside walks near their home.
Responsibilities
- Care for three children – a six-year-old girl (full-time school) and her two brothers, one aged three (part-time nursery) and a ten-month-old baby. The role is a mixture of sole charge and shared care, as Mum will be at home.
- Provide general care and developmentally appropriate activities, including educational and creative play at home (reading, singing, puzzles, arts and crafts, imaginative play, baking, etc.) and regular outings (countryside walks, playdates, music classes, library visits, farm trips, soft play).
- Keep the children’s areas tidy and organised; serve meals; assist with weaning and potty training as needed.
- Undertake simple household tasks related to the children (e.g., emptying the dishwasher, tidying rooms at the end of the day).
- Drive as needed; be a confident driver with a clean licence and own fully insured car (duty mileage reimbursed). Share school and nursery runs with Mum.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum experience: Two years
- Training: 12-hour Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update)
- Qualifications: Childcare is preferable, but experience is essential
- Driving: Confident driver with a clean licence and own car; duty mileage paid
- Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:15 – 17:15 (50 hours/week); any additional babysitting by mutual agreement
- Pets: Two dogs
Details
- Pay: £46,800 gross per annum plus overtime (£18 gross per hour) by mutual agreement
- Job Start Date: October 2025
- Job Type: Permanent