ZI340 - Full-Time Live-In Nanny - Istanbul, Turkey

British American Household Staffing; Fatih; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Istanbul is seeking a kind and professional live-in nanny for their 9-month-old daughter. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of childcare experience, be fluent in English, and possess relevant certifications such as Paediatric First Aid and Infant CPR. The position offers a net salary of €5000 per month, with a private ensuite room provided and three weeks of paid leave. This is a unique opportunity for those who value a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Benefits

Private ensuite room

3 weeks paid leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional childcare experience.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Non-smoker.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid & Infant CPR certification.
• Adaptable, with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the mother with all aspects of baby care.
• Provide stimulating, age-appropriate activities and play.
• Maintain cleanliness of nursery and baby’s items.
• Accompany the mother on outings or appointments as needed.
• Light mealtime cleanup.

Skills

Childcare experience

Fluent English

Nurturing presence

Collaborative mindset

Paediatric First Aid & Infant CPR

Job description

Overview

A warm and welcoming private family in Istanbul, Turkey, seeks a kind, professional, and experienced live-in nanny to support a hands-on mother caring for her 9-month-old baby girl. This is not a sole-charge position; the nanny will work closely with the mother in a respectful, fully involved caregiving environment. The usual schedule will be 8-10 hrs per day (although there will be opportunities for 1-2hr breaks during this time), 6 days per week, with scope for an extra afternoon off each week if preferred. The family would love the nanny to start asap and will obtain a visa for working in Turkey - candidates with EU passports would be preferred.

Responsibilities

This is a fully staffed household; the nanny’s focus will be solely on the baby and support for the mother:

• Assist the mother with all aspects of baby care
• Provide stimulating, age-appropriate activities and play
• Maintain cleanliness of nursery and baby’s items
• Accompany the mother on outings or appointments as needed
• Light mealtime cleanup (especially on weekends)

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a career nanny with a calm, nurturing presence and a collaborative mindset. The family values adaptability, clear communication, and a strong understanding of infant care and development.

• 5+ years professional childcare experience
• Fluent English speaker
• Non-smoker
• Paediatric First Aid & Infant CPR (valid certification)
• Being able to travel to USA, UK, Europe
• EU passport, preferably
• Ideally candidates should be confident in the water, although don't need to be very strong swimmers!

Salary and Benefits

• €5000 pcm net
• Private ensuite room on a separate floor
• 3 weeks paid leave