Part time Nanny near Gillingham, Dorset

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nanny agency is seeking a kind and fun Nanny to care for three energetic boys in Gillingham. This position involves weekend proxy parenting, engaging in outdoor activities, and assisting with homework. Candidates must have at least 2 years of childcare experience, a Paediatric First Aid Certificate, and be confident around animals. A driving license is essential. Pay ranges from £16 to £18 gross per hour, with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in childcare.
• Must have Paediatric First Aid training.
• Driving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with childcare during weekends and Wednesdays.
• Engage children in outdoor activities.
• Assist with homework and transport to afterschool clubs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Proactive and confident around animals

Ability to engage in outdoor activities

Education

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

This outdoorsy family are looking for a kind and fun Nanny to become an integral part of their household.

Mum is looking for some support with her three boys aged 10, 9 and 6 years to enable her to have some time away. The main hours she is looking for is every other weekend, Friday 6pm- Sunday 6pm, one weekend, then Saturday 9am- Sunday 6pm, the other weekend. This would be proxy parenting for these weekends so someone with this experience and who is confident and proactive with the ages of the boys. They are also looking for at least one afternoon a week on a Wednesday and there is also the opportunity for some weekly work after school or for a night baby sitting. Most of this is flexible and can be discussed with the candidate.

The family live on a small holding near Gillingham so are looking for an animal and country loving Nanny who enjoys being active and engaging in fun activities with the boys. They boys are energetic and love to be outside, playing football, exploring nature or looking after the animals. They have ducks, pigs, chickens, goats and sheep on the small holding and also a dog. It is important the right candidate will be confident around animals and able to help when necessary. There is lots of outdoor space for them to be occupied but on the weekends there could be day trips planned too. If working during the week Mum would like someone who is able to support the boys homework and happy to take them to afterschool clubs when required.

If you feel this could be an interesting position and would like to find out more, get in touch asap.

This is a permanent position
Location of the job: Motcombe, Dorset
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: Every other weekend and a Wednesday afternoon
Hours of work: see above
Job Start Date: Asap
Job End Date: N/A
Pets in the home: 1 dog (German Shepherd), sheep, pigs, goats, ducks and chickens
Driving required: Essential, with own car
Pay: £16-18 gross per hour

Full Name of Employment Agency: Westcroft Home Services Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Somerset and Bath
Contact details: Zoe – 07909813499 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: 858907

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.

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