An exciting opportunity has arisen for a warm and confident nanny to care for a delightful 17-month-old child. This wonderful family is seeking an energetic, fun, and down-to-earth nanny who can provide nurturing support and create a positive, engaging environment.
This role will involve all nursery duties, including preparing healthy and balanced meals. The nanny will be responsible for planning fun, engaging, and stimulating activities to support the child’s development and encourage learning through play. Additional duties will include organising outings, attending local groups, enjoying walks in the fresh air and nature, and creating opportunities for socialisation. There may also be exciting opportunities to accompany the family on holidays within the UK and internationally. Experience with horses would be advantageous, although not essential.
A confident and careful driver with a clean driving licence is essential, and a duty vehicle will be provided for all work-related travel.
If you have a genuine passion for working with children and are excited by the opportunity to become part of a lively and welcoming family, this could be the perfect role for you.
Location of the job: Hadleigh, Essex.
Minimum experience Level for this job: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a nanny required.
Details of any training needed for this job: 12 hour Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update)
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Level 3 Childcare preferred.
Hours of work: 8.00am- 6.00pm
Days required: Monday to Friday, with the option of an early finish at 1:00pm on Fridays.
Pets in the home: Yes, three friendly small dogs.
Driving required: Yes
Job Start Date: As soon as possible.
Pay: £20.00 gross per hour / £46,800.00 – £52,000.00 gross per annum.
Benefits: Generous benefits package available, including a David Lloyd nanny membership, use of a duty car, and access to the family swimming pool.
This is a permanent position.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Elite Nanny Solutions LTD T/A Harmony at Home Suffolk and Colchester.
Contact details: kay@harmonyathome.co.uk Phone: 01245 861065 / 01473 373315.
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 875476
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). 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. To help speed up your application, please ensure that you only apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the ‘Apply for job’ button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
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