Overview
This exceptional live-in role is for an experienced daily nanny to work sole charge for a busy, professional family in a picturesque town in Suffolk, with excellent links to London via the local train station.
You will care for a delightful 11-month-old little boy, providing nurturing, engaging, and attentive support to encourage his development. This role is ideal for someone who can become a steady and trusted presence, offering warmth, structure, and consistency in his daily routine.
The family is seeking a caring, engaging, and reliable nanny who will bring fun and creativity to their home. The priority of the role is childcare, but some support to help keep the household running smoothly would be appreciated. You will be responsible for providing attentive, loving care, including nursery duties, preparing healthy and balanced meals, bottle feeding, cleaning bottles, and managing all physical care needs.
Additional responsibilities include playtime, attending local baby groups and activities, planning outings, and going for walks to encourage socialisation and support the child’s development.
The ideal candidate will be a confident and careful driver with a clean license. A vehicle will be provided for on-duty use.
Live-in accommodation comprises a comfortable private bedroom and a shared, well-appointed bathroom, offering a welcoming and homely environment.
The successful candidate will be experienced, proactive, and have a genuine passion for working with children, with a commitment to forming a collaborative partnership with the mother to provide the highest standards of care.
If you have a genuine passion for children and would relish the opportunity to be part of this lively and friendly family, we would love to hear from you.
Location of the job: Woodbridge, Suffolk
Minimum experience Level for this job: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a nanny required.
Details of any training needed for this job: 12 hour Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update).
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Level 3 Childcare.
Hours of work: Up to 45 hours per week until March 2026, up to 60 hours per week thereafter.
Days required: Primarily Tuesday to Saturday, with occasional flexibility for Monday to Friday as needed.
Pets in the home: No
Driving required: Yes, driver required.
Job Start Date: January 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start for the ideal candidate.
Pay: £24,700 gross per annum until March 2026, £34,220 gross per annum thereafter.
Benefits: Use of a vehicle provided for on-duty purposes.
This is a permanent job.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Elite Nanny Solutions LTD T/A Harmony at Home Suffolk and Colchester.
Contact details: kay@harmonyathome.co.uk Phone: 01473 373315.
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 863372
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 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 personal insurance.
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