A wonderful two-day, live-out sole charge nanny position has become available, working with a professional and welcoming family in St Albans, Hertfordshire. This family is looking for a kind, calm and organised nanny who can help care for a happy and active nearly four-year-old little boy. The family is moving from Australia to the UK, so someone who can provide stability and can help with this transition is required.
The hours will be 07.00-19.00 on Monday and Tuesday (24 hours/week). There could be occasional ad hoc additional hours and for babysitting, but these will be mutually agreed and paid as overtime.
The family would like you to provide a balanced approach to development, supporting the little boy as he reaches his milestones. This should include a structured daily routine including a range of indoor activities such as reading stories, singing, puzzles, and imaginative play, as well as plenty of time outdoors, including walks and trips to the park. You will also be able to take him to age-appropriate activities and groups, ensuring his happiness and safety at all times.
The family employ a cleaner each week, so your responsibilities will include nursery duties such as overseeing his laundry, maintaining his bedroom and toys, and cooking healthy and nutritious meals for him each day.
You will end the day with the dinner and bath routine, ensuring that all used rooms are left tidy, ready to hand over to Mum.
From September when the little boy starts school, the role will evolve a little. During school hours, responsibilities will include:
• Preparing school lunches and snacks
• Batch cooking simple, healthy meals for the week
• Children’s laundry and wardrobe organisation
• Maintaining organisation of toys, books, and bedroom spaces
• Running occasional local errands (e.g. groceries, pharmacy, post office)
• Preparing activities for after school (play ideas, outings)
• Light household support (dishwasher, vacuuming when required, etc)
After school, you will:
• Collect from school
• Support with play, relaxation, and emotional regulation after the school day
• Oversee dinner and bath
You should be a careful and confident driver, with your own car, and a with a clean licence. Duty mileage will be paid.
If you are a kind, caring, fun, and organised nanny who has experience with preschool aged children, is reliable and confident supporting transitions, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Minimum Experience Level: Two years
Required Training: Enhanced DBS (update) and 12-Hour Paediatric First Aid
Required Qualifications: None, but experience is essential
Work Hours: 07.00-19.00 (24 hours)
Days Required: Monday and Tuesday
Driving Required: Yes – duty mileage to be paid
Pets: One cat
Job Start: May 2026
Pay: £22,464 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £18 gross per hour
This is a permanent job
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Hertfordshire
Contact details: Jo – 01707-444240 / jo@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 870791
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.
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