Overview
A warm and welcoming family of five based on a private estate in Berkshire is seeking an experienced, professional, and hands‑on Nanny to join their household for the summer period. The family has three young children aged 7, 5 and 4 and is looking for a proactive and energetic individual who can provide engaging childcare throughout the school holidays while offering practical support to the wider family.
Responsibilities
- Providing attentive, nurturing and age‑appropriate care for the children.
- Planning engaging activities, outings and adventures throughout the school holidays.
- Supporting children’s routines and wellbeing.
- Encouraging creativity, independence and positive development.
- Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children.
- Supervising day‑to‑day activities and ensuring a fun, safe and stimulating environment.
- Assisting with homework and educational activities where appropriate.
- Supporting the mother with day‑to‑day logistics of family life.
- Acting as an extra pair of hands during busy periods.
- Helping to organise children’s schedules, belongings and activities.
- Children’s laundry and wardrobe organisation.
- Keeping children’s bedrooms, play areas and belongings organised and well‑maintained.
- Packing and unpacking for family trips and holidays.
- Running occasional errands as required.
- Providing flexible support wherever needed to help ensure the smooth running of family life.
- Accompanying the family on trips and holidays when required.
Desired Qualifications and Traits
- Previous experience working as a nanny within a private household, ideally in a high‑net‑worth environment.
- Warm, engaging and genuinely passionate about childcare.
- Energetic, proactive and highly organised.
- Reliable, trustworthy and highly discreet.
- Positive, flexible and can‑do attitude.
- Hands‑on and willing to assist wherever needed.
- Confident caring for multiple young children.
- Happy to travel domestically and internationally with the family.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Childcare qualifications essential.
- Up‑to‑date enhanced DBS certificate and a 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
- Minimum two professional referees, at least one being the current or last employer.
Schedule and Compensation
- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-7:30pm, with occasional weekend/evening support.
- Initial 2-3 month contract with potential to extend.
- Live-in option available if required.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Location
Near Newbury, Berkshire.
Benefits
Two dogs are part of the household, and the position offers dynamic, hands‑on experience in a supportive and warm family environment.
Equal Opportunity
We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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