Trauma-Informed Specialist Nanny — Weekend Driver Support

Ginghamkids; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gingham Nanny Agency is seeking a warm, empathetic Specialist Nanny to support a family with a six-year-old girl after her mother's life-changing injury. Location Ponteland, Newcastle, NE20; Hours Part-time developing into alternate-weekend support.

The role involves building trust, providing child-centred care, assisting routines and outings, and collaborating with family and professionals. Training and safeguarding checks will be provided; driver with own car required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have childcare experience and be able to support a family after serious injury.
• Comfortable working with professionals and adhering to safeguarding processes.
• Able to adapt to an alternate-weekend schedule and gradual role development.
• Driver with own car and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Build a safe, positive and trusting relationship with the child
• Provide attentive, child-centred care and engaging activities
• Support routines, outings and age-appropriate independence
• Maintain clear professional records and communication
• Work collaboratively with the family, Gingham Nanny Agency and the professional team

Skills

Childcare experience

Empathy

Reliability

Own car

Safeguarding checks

SEN experience

Collaboration with professionals

Job description

Gingham Nanny Agency is seeking a warm, empathetic Specialist Nanny to support a family with a six-year-old girl after her mother's life-changing injury. Location Ponteland, Newcastle, NE20; Hours Part-time developing into alternate-weekend support.

The role involves building trust, providing child-centred care, assisting routines and outings, and collaborating with family and professionals. Training and safeguarding checks will be provided; driver with own car required.