Nanny jobs in United Kingdom

Professional and welcoming South Kensington-based parents seek a superb live-in career nanny for their 3-month-old son. The schedule will usually be Monday through Friday, 8am-8pm (with time for a break during the day), and if the successful candidate is interested in working some 6 day weeks, then they would definitely be open to that!

This is as position for a professional and knowledgeable infant nanny who can be flexible around the family's needs and who brings a calm and confident approach. Responsibilities will include:

• All aspects of infant care, to include general nursery duties, including ensuring nap and feeding schedules are adhered to etc
• Preparing purees and baby food, supporting the eventual weaning process
• Continuing with encouraging healthy sleeping patterns (you will not be responsible for overnights, as they currently have night-nurse support and will continue to do so until he is consistently sleeping through the night)
• Creating an engaging and stimulating environment that promotes healthy development
• Keeping the nursery tidy and organised, and keeping on top of baby's laundry and ironing
• Planning developmentally appropriate activities and outings
• Being aware of developmental and behavioural milestones, actively working with the whole family to ensure his social, emotional and physical well-being is a priority
• Bringing a positive, flexible and cheerful demeanour to the home
• Some assistant-style duties for the parents
• Vacation travel with the family when required

• Excellent communicator and a professional demeanour
• Skilled at reading the room and integrating seamlessly into a household
• Calm, kind and nurturing personality with a pitch-in mentality
• Hands on and resourceful but able to recognise when to give the family space and privacy
• Experience with a similar age is essential and longevity in previous roles is preferred
• Sterling, verifiable references
• Candidates must be flexible - the parents travel regularly for work and will need someone who can adapt to changing schedules and requirements
• Fantastic work-ethic, motivated and dedicated, and full of initiative!

• Salary DOE
• Room with separate and private bathroom provided