Elliott

My Requirements

• Job Title: Full-Time Live-Out Nanny
• Location: Near London Bridge, London
• Start Date: late April 2025.
• Hours: 5 days per week (to be confirmed).
o Core hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (10 hours/day), with occasional flexibility for earlier starts or later finishes.
o One evening per week will require extended “babysitting” hours (to be discussed and agreed upon in advance).
• Salary: £43,000–£45,000 per year gross, dependent on experience.
• Employment Type: Permanent position with contract, including tax, pension, and benefits.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Childcare
o Preparing and feeding bottles, transitioning to baby-led weaning as appropriate.
o Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the baby using whole fruits and vegetables.
o Managing nappy changes, dressing, and maintaining the baby’s hygiene.
o Supporting and maintaining the baby’s established routine, including naps, feeds, and activities.
2. Developmental Support
o Engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading.
o Taking the baby to pre-booked daily classes (e.g., swimming, music, or sensory play).
o Supporting the baby in reaching key milestones, physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
3. Household Support
o General tidying and organizing, particularly in baby-related areas.
o Light housekeeping, such as laundry (including family laundry if agreed), dishwasher management, and maintaining common areas.
o Running small errands (e.g., grocery shopping) and assisting with household tasks when needed.
4. Travel
o Occasional travel may be required, including internationally.
o Flexibility to assist with packing, managing childcare during trips, and adapting to different schedules while away.
5. Communication
o Providing daily updates on feeding, sleep, and activities via a nanny app or verbal check-ins.
o Openly sharing any observations about the baby’s development, health, or well-being.

Principles and Non-Negotiables
Principles:
• The baby’s safety, happiness, and development always come first.
• Flexibility may be required to accommodate occasional schedule changes or travel needs.
• All expenses must be pre-approved unless using the nanny card for agreed purchases.
Non-Negotiables:
• Preparing fresh, healthy meals for the baby from whole fruits and vegetables.
• Consistent participation in pre-booked daily activities (e.g., music, sensory classes).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional nannying experience, with at least 18 months in one role.
• Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent).
• Current pediatric first aid and infant CPR certification.
• References from previous families.
• Willingness to travel with the family as needed.
• Openness to the potential arrival of a second child and the ability to adapt to a growing family.

Qualifications and Experience
We are seeking someone with:
• Extensive experience caring for infants and supporting their developmental milestones.
• A nurturing, proactive, and organized approach to childcare.
• Confidence in managing routines and balancing childcare with light household duties.
• A positive, calm demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Additional language skills are preferred but not required.
• Ideally Ofsted registered

Why Work With Us?
We want to build a genuine and supportive relationship with our nanny. Here’s what you can expect:
• Collaborative Atmosphere: We value open communication and encourage input and feedback to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.
• Stability: We are looking for a long-term partnership, as we believe in consistency for our child’s development.
• Supportive Environment: A night nanny has already established strong routines, and she can assist with the handover to ensure a seamless start to the role.
• Family Connection: While we are dedicated to our careers, family comes first, and we aim to create a positive, relaxed home life.

Finishing Touches
We’re excited to welcome someone who will become an integral part of our family. We hope to find a nanny who is as passionate about nurturing our child’s development as we are while building a long-lasting and supportive relationship.
If this role sounds like the right fit, please send your CV, references, and a brief cover letter sharing why you’d like to join our family to [contact details].
We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Notes:
• This is a salaried position, not an hourly wage role, and flexibility is expected, including occasional nights or weekend coverage if agreed.
• Additional hours beyond contract hours, such as a weekend day, will be paid separately as agreed.
• One evening per week will require an extended schedule (to be discussed and agreed upon in advance).
• Holiday time is ideally taken when the family is away, though this is open for discussion (with at least 48 hours' notice required).