Nanny
Great opportunity for an ASAP start, Experienced, Live Out, 3 Day Week Housekeeper/Nanny, in Daventry, West Northampton.
A lovely busy family need a fun Housekeeper/Nanny to help care for two wonderful children, a young chap who is aged 2½ years and a young lady who is 3 months and do household duties. The family need a flexible housekeeper/nanny to do 3 days a week, Thursdays and Friday is essential, but the third day is flexible. The family need someone who can do from 8-6, however they are willing to be flexible for the right person. The family would like to add a few in a month for baby sitting. This will be arranged as and when with mutual agreement between both parties.
The family need the candidate to be able to provide a safe environment, while being fun and having lots of interaction with the children. It is essential that the person is confident to do housekeeping duties such as laundry (including the ironing), keeping on top of cleaning and keeping the home tidy and meal preparation but the main priority is keeping the children happy and safe for example if the candidate was in charge of the children they would not be doing housekeeping duties.
It is essential the candidate has professional experience in being a housekeeper/nanny.
Mum is at home, so the position is mostly shared care with some sole charge.
It is essential for the candidate is a driver with their own car (with business insurance) as there maybe a need to take the young chap to nursery and back.
There is a cat who lives in the family home, so a candidate who is happy to be around animals is important. The family would like the person to be able to stay with them long term and be a valued member of the family.
Location of the job: Daventry, West Northamptonshire.
Minimum experience Level for this job: professional Housekeeper/nanny experience is essential.
Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS and paediatric first aid essential before application
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: A childcare qualification is preferred but not essential, but professional and life experience will be a big bonus.
Hours of work: 8am – 6pm + some evening babysitting.
Days required: 3 days a week, Thursday and Friday + 1 other.
Pets in the home: Yes – a friendly cat.
Driving required: yes, with own car and business insurance.
Job Start Date: ASAP start – willing to wait for the right nanny.
Job End Date: N/A
Pay: from £18,720.Gross, (from £18-£20 per hour) depending on experience.
This is a permanent position.
Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harmony at Home Head Office. Sussex.
Contact details: sam.armstrong@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 876399
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 requirement's.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS 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 professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment.
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Start date As soon as possible
Salary from £18,720 gross per annum (from £18per hour Exp and Qual)
Hours 8am - 6pm
Qualifications required not essential, but preferred
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required 2 years nanny/housekeeper experience
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Part time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out