Live out Nanny Job (accommodation provided if required)

Greycoat Lumleys; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Separate accommodation provided

Job summary

Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a live-out Nanny for a Dorset family in Poole, with separate accommodation offered if needed. The role focuses on sole and shared care for two boys, ages 6 and 8, with a driving duty and a hands-on parenting approach.

The successful candidate will provide a healthy daily routine, school runs, homework support, literacy encouragement, and engaging activities, indoors and outdoors, with strong communication and an up-to-date police check and first aid.

Qualifications

• Experience as nanny for school-aged children.
• Ability to provide structured educational support.
• Clear communication with parents.
• Willingness to drive and manage school runs.

Responsibilities

• Daily routines and supervision
• School runs
• Homework support / reading / encouraging literacy
• Taking the children to clubs, activities, and play dates
• Meal planning and food preparation for the children
• Organising wardrobes
• Keeping the children's areas and belongings tidy and organised
• Rotating toys and books
• Packing and unpacking for the children
• Scheduling children's appointments
• Purchasing children's clothing and essentials
• Occasional proxy parenting

Skills

Driving

Communication

First aid

Police check

School-aged kids

Job description

Live out Nanny Job (separate accommodation provided if needed), Poole, Dorset, Flexible Start

A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for an experienced, proactive, and organised Nanny to join their busy household. The family lives in beautiful Dorset and is happy to provide a separate accommodation for the right candidate.

The Nanny will care for two boys, aged 6 and 8 years old. Both parents like to be hands-on, and there is another Nanny from Monday to Wednesday. As such, the successful Nanny needs to be comfortable with sole charge and shared care, and have great and clear communication skills.

A confident driver and strong swimmer are both non negotiable for this role, as well as solid experience with school-aged children. The Nanny will be required to provide a healthy routine for the boys, including structured educational and study support but also exercise, outdoor play, and various activities.

An up to date police check and first aid are essential for this position.

Duties:

• Daily routines and supervision

• School runs

• Homework support / reading / encouraging literacy

• Taking the children to clubs, activities, and play dates

• Meal planning and food preparation for the children

• Organisingwardrobes

• Keeping the children's areas and belongings tidy and organised

• Rotating toys and books

• Packing and unpacking for the children

• Scheduling children's appointments

• Purchasing children's clothing and essentials

• Occasional proxy parenting

Salary: £20 to £25 gross per hour
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Hours: 7am to 9am, then again from 12 (noon) to 8pm
Driving: essential
Travel: required
Language: English essential
Other staff employed: nanny, housekeeper, and house manager
Pets: two cats (not in the main property)