Live-in Specialist Nanny, St. Albans, AL4. A full-time Live-in Nanny role to care for a creative, energetic, sweet and busy little 3-year-old with a love for imaginative play, songs and rhymes and sensory activities. Up to £45,000.00 Gross per Annum (DOE)
Nearest Tube/Station: Smallford Railway or St Albans City Railway
Wage/Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 Gross per Annum | £19.20 - £21.60 Gross per Hour | Depending on Experience
Driver Essential? Not applicable
Essential: Fluent in Romanian, Bulgarian, Polish and English, with 2+ years’ experience within a Nanny role, excellent early years development experience, non-smoker / vaper. This position is open to *female applicants only.
Desirable: Brain Injury experience, proxy parenting
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 4 – 5 shifts per week, typically long days. Will include working some weekends. When Elsa starts school in September, the position will remain full time, however, working hours will change to accommodate school runs etc
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Accommodation: Bedroom with family bathroom, only used by Elsa and the Nanny
Recruiter: Jade (url removed) | Suhada (url removed)
About this client: Elsa, 3, is an adorable, inquisitive and happy little girl living in St Albans with her Mummy and Daddy. She loves to play with dolls, sing and dance, go to local play parks and soft play. Elsa’s Mother sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury 2 years ago and has her own dedicated team of Support Workers / Carers providing round the clock support and assistance. Since her Mummy’s accident, Elsa’s Daddy and Auntie have been Elsa’s main care givers, Daddy is returning to work and Auntie is going back home to Romania, so Elsa requires a Romanian speaking Specialist Nanny to step into this role. Elsa is bilingual, speaking Romanian at home, and English at preschool; it is key this is continued.
Overview of role: The Specialist Nanny will have sole responsibility for Elsa when her dad is at work, his position involves working long days, typically on a rolling rota basis (provided 5 months in advance) and your working days will be based on his working rota. Please note, you will be required to work some weekend days. All usual Nanny duties and responsibilities involved. The Specialist Nanny will receive training and guidance on how to support and foster Elsa and her Mummy’s relationship and bond. Mum is working with several therapy professionals on her rehabilitation, and it is paramount that you can find the right balance, ensuring Mum’s role, as Elsa’s parent, is respected. Flexibility is essential due to the nature of Dad’s work and international travel with the family will be a requirement in the future. This is a full-time live-in role. Further information is available on application.
Who this job would suit: A dedicated, empathetic and experienced childcare professional who is intuitive, caring and resilient. You will have strong organisation and communication skills. A Romanian speaker, you’ll enjoy cooking, baking, cleaning and managing household duties (when appropriate).
What’s great about this job: This is a dynamic role, working with a welcoming family, and an adorable little girl. You will be an integral part of the wider team supporting this family. There is ongoing training, supervision and support provided by our client’s case management team.
Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.
* When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client