ZI375 - ASAP Nanny - London, UK

British American Household Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A central London-based family is seeking a temporary live-in nanny for their 18-month-old child. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, particularly with high-net-worth families. Responsibilities include nursery duties, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and engaging the child in daily activities. Flexibility and a team-player mentality are essential, as is the ability to work well alongside parents and other staff. The role allows for a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for the child.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a nanny, preferably with high-net-worth families.
• Able to work collaboratively with parents and other staff.
• Comfortable sleeping in the same room as the child when on duty.

Responsibilities

• Perform all nursery duties related to the child.
• Keep the child's belongings and room clean and organized.
• Engage with the child in daily activities and socializing.
• Collaborate with Mum and other staff members to ensure a supportive environment.
• Plan age-appropriate sensory and engaging activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Calm demeanor

Flexibility

Allergy management

Job description

Overview

A friendly, welcoming central London-based family based seeks a temporary live-in (when working) nanny for their 18-month-old child. There is already another nanny working with the family, and the schedule is likely to be rotational but with varying lengths of each rotation. This is an ASAP start, and the role is likely to last through December with potential to turn into a permanent position for those that are interested.

Responsibilities

The parents (and extended family) are likely to be around for much of the time, and Mum is very involved with the child's care. The successful applicant will need to be comfortable working alongside the parents and with playing a supportive role if required. Responsibilities will include:

• All the usual nursery duties relating to the child
• Keeping the child's belongings, room, and space clean, tidy and organised at all times
• Ensuring regular socializing with other children
• Fully engaging and being active with the child on a daily basis
• Working alongside Mum, other nannies, and other staff members
• Ensuring a cohesive, supportive and drama-free environment that allows the child to thrive and fully supports the family
• Planning age appropriate sensory and engaging activities

Requirements

This position is very much about finding a wonderful, warm and experienced nanny who can slot in to the current dynamic and be a brilliant team-player.

• Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, and previous roles in HNW families would be beneficial
• Applicants should also be flexible, able to tag-team with the parents, and comfortable recognising when to take the lead and when to step back
• A kind and friendly personality is essential, as is a calm, measured approach and a pitch-in mentality
• Candidates must be happy to sleep in the same room as the child when on duty
• There is a friendly, small dog in residence who is very much part of the family
• Allergy experience would be preferred
• Candidates must be legally able to work in the UK