Proxy-parenting care for 2 children, Daventry, Northampton.
A lovely family of soon to be 5 in Daventry are looking for a Nanny to support their 4- and 6-year-old while their mum is in hospital around the arrival of baby 3. This will be a proxy parenting (24hr care) role across the required days, and key duties will involve maintaining the usual routine for the children, organising their meals, completing the school and nursery run, and engaging the children with activities or trips to the park.
Helping to keep the house clean and tidy for the parents return will also be needed to ensure that the families start to being a family of 5 is smooth and relaxed.
The Nanny will have sole charge of both children while mum is in hospital, and accommodation in the family home will be provided.
This will be a fixed term role, across a handful of days, in March 2027, and flexibility around the start date will be required. The family would also like the Nanny to come and meet the children for a trial day, or 2 ahead of the role to ensure they are comfortable with the Nanny.
Location of the job: Daventry, Northampton
Minimum experience Level for this job: Nanny experience required.
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: enhanced DBS and Paediatric First aid essential.
Hours of work: 24 hours fixed term
Days required: 24 hours fixed term
Pets in the home: yes 1 cat.
Driving required: yes for school/nursery run.
Job Start Date: March 2027, exact dates to be confirmed nearer the time.
Job End Date: tbc –approx. 3 days care needed. fixed term position.
Pay: £326.97 per day (£980.91 for 3 days)
This is a fixed term job.
Full Name of Employment Agency: R.Frances Ltd Trading as Harmony at Home East Midlands
Contact details: rebecca.rice@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 884423
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.
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