We are a warm and welcoming family seeking a caring, reliable, and experienced Nanny to look after our two young children in Newcastle. The ideal candidate will be passionate about childcare, highly responsible, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our children. The role will be on a Live-Out basis, to help with the care of our two young children and upkeep of our home, and will be a mixture of sole charge and shared care with the mother.
Key Responsibilities :
Nanny Duties :
Providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.
Plan and supervise age-appropriate activities (both indoors and outdoors).
Assist with homework and support educational development.
School/nursery drop-offs and pick-ups.
Taking the children to extra curricular activities.
Meal preparation, and helping with bedtime routines.
Accompanying the family on holiday travel as required, UK and abroad.
Monitoring children's emotional and physical wellbeing and reporting any concerns to the parents.
Housekeeper Duties :
General tidying and cleaning of the house, ensuring it is always clean and tidy (note that a full-time cleaner is employed; this role involves maintaining cleanliness in between cleaner visits).
Laundry and ironing for the family.
Grocery shopping and meal preparation.
Helping to manage the household, including accepting home deliveries, liaising with tradespeople if needed, etc.
Skills and Experience :
Prior experience in a similar role is essential, ideally with qualifications in childcare and a proven track record in housekeeping.
Strong decision-making skills to ensure children's safety, health, and well-being.
Ability to build a positive relationship with the children and understand their needs and personalities.
Reliable and punctual, with excellent time management skills.
A driver's license is essential, and comfortability driving children to and from school/nursery and activities.
Experience in managing household tasks and a keen eye for detail.
Nannying Experience : 1 year (preferred)
Childcare Experience : 1 year (preferred)
Other Requirements :
A DBS check will be required.
Driver's license and a clean driving record.
Willingness to travel with the family as needed.
Flexibility to work additional hours as required.
Located in or can reliably commute to Newcastle.
Benefits:
Use of a car for nursery duties.
£170 yearly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) budget.
28 days' annual leave.
Salary : Up to £30,000.00 per year (pro rata)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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