Fun and flexible Nanny required in South Somerset

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; Wincanton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare service is seeking a proactive Nanny for a family in Wincanton, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will assist with school runs, cooking, and homework for two boys aged 11 and 9. Flexibility is crucial due to varying hours, especially on days when Mum is in London. Key qualifications include a minimum of 2 years in childcare and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. The job offers a pay of £18-20 gross per hour, with the potential for up to 35 hours weekly, including some light household duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in childcare.
• Paediatric first aid required.
• Up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with school runs, cooking tea, and homework support.
• Flexibility in working hours on days when Mum is in London.
• Help with light household duties and children's organization.

Job description

About the Family

This fun and busy family are looking for an easy going and proactive Nanny to help them in the running of their home.

The family have two boys aged 11 and 9 years who love animals and construction and enjoy playing tennis. They live in a large home in the countryside so a country loving Nanny would be ideal and someone who does not mind pets as they have two dogs, gerbils and chickens. Your duties will be child related, such as, school runs, cooking tea, supporting any homework, bedtime.

Working Hours & Schedule

Mum works in London 2-3 days a week so more hours are required on these days. Their ideal is for someone to work 7/8am-9am and 4-7.30pm on the days Mum is in London and the other 2 days can be just afternoons. They do require some flexibility as there may be occasions when Mum is back late from London and in the school holidays your hours would be 2 days of 7.30am-7.30pm and 3 days working 4-6 hours. However they can offer up to 35 hours per week if someone is willing to do some family related admin or light household duties such as organising the children’s toys, batch cooking, walking the dogs, child-related laundry and ironing.

Job Details

• Location of the job: Wincanton
• Minimum experience Level for this job: 2 years in childcare
• Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric first aid
• Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Not essential
• Days of work: Monday – Friday
• Hours of work: varied
• Job Start Date: Asap Job
• End Date: N/A
• Pets in the home: 2 dogs (Labrador and Spaniel); gerbils; chickens.
• Driving required: Essential, use of family car if required
• Pay: £18-20 gross per hour

Contact Information

• Full Name of Employment Agency: Westcroft Home Services Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Somerset and Bath
• Contact details: Zoe – 01275 269326 or send an up to date CV by email to: [e-mail]
• Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’ button. This job has an ID code of: 865728

Qualifications & Requirements

For all roles with children and the vulnerable, you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate personal insurance.

Registration Process

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