Starting in mid-October 2026, a twelve-month fixed-term, two-day, live-out nanny role is becoming available in Barley, Hertfordshire. There is the possibility that the role could be extended by mutual agreement.
This professional and friendly family enjoys walking and has a love of the outdoors. They also like reading and music. They are looking for an Ofsted-registered nanny, or someone willing to become registered. You should be a team player, a good communicator, creative, active, and fun. They feel the most important thing is to find someone who will fit well into their lives.
You will have sole caring responsibility for two happy and active children—a boy aged three and his little sister, aged one. The little boy will be attending nursery each morning from September. The parents or the children’s Grandmother will drop and collect the little boy from nursery.
The hours for this role will be Monday and Tuesday, 09:30–17:30 (16 hours per week). There may also be the opportunity for additional ad hoc hours and babysitting; however, these will be mutually agreed and paid as overtime.
The parents are keen for their children to learn and develop in a balanced way, reaching key developmental milestones. This will include a mix of educational and stimulating indoor activities (such as sensory play, reading stories, singing songs, crafts, den building, and treasure hunts), alongside plenty of outdoor play and walks in the fresh air.
Although the family employs a fortnightly cleaner, they are looking for someone proactive who can assist with simple daily tasks such as emptying the dishwasher and ensuring all rooms are tidy at the end of the day. Alongside keeping all areas used by the children organised (kitchen, children’s bedrooms, playroom, etc.), duties will include staying on top of the children’s laundry. You will also be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children—homemade predominantly, with meals prepared in advance and frozen when appropriate.
You should be a careful and confident driver with a fully insured car. Duty mileage will be paid.
If this role is something you think you would enjoy, please apply below.
Location of the job: Barley, Hertfordshire
Minimum experience Level for this job: Two years
Details of any training needed for this job: 12 hour Paediatric First Aid and DBS (on update service)
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Childcare if possible, but experience necessary
Days and hours of work: Monday and Tuesday, 09.30–17.30 (16 hours/week)
Pets in the home: No
Driving required: Yes – own fully insured car needed, duty mileage paid
Job Start Date: Mid October 2026
Job End Date: Mid October 2027
Salary: £14,976 gross per annum / Mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £18 gross per hour
This is a twelve month fixed term role
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Hertfordshire
Contact details: Jo – 01704-444240 / jo@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 871438
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 two 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).
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