Daily Nanny
Overview
A Chelsea based family is seeking an experienced, professional and emotionally intelligent Daily Nanny to care for their daughter, currently 20 months old. This is a role that calls for someone who is genuinely passionate about child development, thrives in a dynamic schedule, and understands and values the distinction between employer and employee.
The family are warm and engaged parents who have high standards and a clear sense of how they would like their home and their daughter’s care to run. They are looking for a nanny who brings confidence, good humour and flexibility to the role, and who is comfortable adapting to a schedule that shifts day to day. A housekeeper is also employed within the household, and the two roles will work alongside one another.
The family travel to the United States approximately three times per year for periods of three to five weeks; the nanny is expected to travel with them. ESTA authorisation is sufficient and will be arranged by the family.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Daily Nanny for one little girl, include:
- Providing high-quality, attentive and nurturing care to a 20-month-old girl
- Managing the child’s daily routine including meals, naps, activities, outings and bedtime where applicable
- Planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities, classes and playdates
- Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the child
- Undertaking all nursery duties — tidying, organising and maintaining the child’s spaces and equipment
- Occasional babysitting, approximately once per week, with hours shifting later on those days (for example 10am–10pm)
- Travelling internationally with the family to the United States approximately three times per year
- Adapting to a schedule provided a few days in advance each week, with flexibility as the day requires
- Working collaboratively with the family’s housekeeper as part of the household team
Candidates must be/have:
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a professional nanny role
- Experience working with toddlers and young children
- A genuinely professional approach with a clear understanding of the employer/employee dynamic
- Easygoing, adaptable and not easily defensive — someone who takes feedback with grace
- A team player who works well alongside household staff and integrates into the home naturally
- Comfortable with a flexible and shifting daily schedule, provided a few days in advance
- Willing and able to travel internationally with the family, including extended trips to the United States
- ESTA eligible (US visa waiver); all travel arrangements made by the family
- First Aid certificate (current Paediatric First Aid preferred)
- A valid DBS certificate or willing to undergo a DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Excellent references from previous private household positions
Accommodation
This is a live-out position.
Hours
50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Core hours are approximately 10am to 7pm, though the schedule varies day to day and is provided a few days in advance each week.
Babysitting occurs approximately once a week, on which days hours shift later (for example 10am to 10pm).
During international travel: 60 hours per week with one day of rest (typically Sunday). For shorter trips (under one week), overtime is compensated via swap days or paid overtime at the family’s discretion.
Location
Chelsea, London, plus international travel to the US approximately three times per year (3 – 5 weeks per trip).
Salary
£85,000, plus private healthcare.
Job ref
CP1053: Daily Nanny for little girl in Chelsea, London.
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