Nanny required to support a family with ad hoc nanny work /overnight proxy-parenting childcare.
Wilmslow, Cheshire
A warm and welcoming family in Wilmslow, Cheshire, are seeking an ad hoc nanny to provide occasional sole-charge care for their three children, aged 10 years, 4 years, and 5 months. The role will include proxy-parent overnight childcare when parents are away, as well as some evening and weekend support.
About the Role
* Overnight care will be required on an as-needed basis, with notice always provided in advance. One date to note is a weekend trip at the end of September.
* Additional evening and weekend care will also be required from time to time.
* On weekdays, the older children attend school locally, so a driver is essential for school runs and after-school activities.
* During the school day, care will be focused on the baby, ensuring all of their daily needs are met.
* At weekends, the nanny will care for all children, planning fun and stimulating activities that support their development.
* The older child may not always be present at weekends.
The children are described as happy, well-balanced, and caring, and the family have previously employed a maternity nurse via Happy Nest, who spoke very highly of them.
Key Details
* Days/Hours: Variable, as needed with advance notice.
* Salary: £18 gross per hour, with a lower flat overnight rate depending on experience
Essential Requirements
* Fully enhanced DBS check.
* Paediatric First Aid qualification.
* Excellent, checkable references.
* Previous experience caring for children of similar ages, especially babies.
* Full, clean UK driving licence and own car.