Overview
Seeking a wonderful part-time infant nanny for a delightful 2-month-old girl. The ideal schedule would be 5-6 hours per day, 4 days per week, however the family are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. The position will start in September and will be a mixture of sole charge and shared care. Occasional weekend help and/or evening babysitting would be appreicated, and the position could become full-time in the future, if the candidate is interested and the parents find the right fit!
Responsibilities
Candidates should be flexible around Mum's requirements - she may need to pop out for a few hours, or she may just need an extra pair of hands to help at home. Responsibilities are likely to include:
- General nursery duties, including help with breast feeding, changing nappies etc
- Baby's laundry and tidying
- Help with the eventual weaning process
- Once trust and a rapport has been established, taking the baby outside for walks, and possibly to activities and classes
- Putting the baby down for naps, adapting the schedule when appropriate
- General support for Mum
Requirements
- Flexible and adaptable, able to show initiative and see what needs doing and what might be helpful
- Native English speaker
- Another language would be a bonus (eg. Russian, German), but not at all essential
- Reliable, punctual and trusworthy
- Knowledge of child development and previous experience working with newborns/young babies
- Warm, nurturing and friendly, positive approach
Salary and Benefits
- £22-£25/hr, depending on experience
