Nanny — Private Family | London
Position Details
- Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Official employment contract
- Probation period: 1 month
- Accommodation: private room provided
- On occasions when the mother is travelling or unwell, the nanny may be required to sleep near the younger child overnight
- Meals included
- Travel with the family is possible
About the Children: Two children— 18 months and 4 years old. The older child attends nursery, the younger stays at home.
Responsibilities
- Full daily care of both children
- Organising activities, games and outdoor play
- Maintaining a consistent daily routine
- Bedtime routines and sleep training knowledge
- Encouraging the boys to play together and develop their bond — separating them constantly is not the approach this family is looking for
- Light household assistance within the scope of childcare
Who We Are Looking For
- Experienced nanny with a strong background caring for children under 2 and preschool age
- Russian language is essential — English at a confident B2 level or above
- Young, energetic and creative
- Knowledge of sleep training methods is an advantage
- Loves outdoor activities and fresh air
- Proactive and attentive — notices what needs doing, never walks past a mess, not on their phone when there is work to be done
- Emotionally intelligent — reads the room, knows when to be playful and when to be calm
- Organised and forward-thinking
- Clear professional boundaries
- A genuine team player
Requirements
- Proven experience with children of similar ages — essential
- Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Non-smoker
- Strong references from previous families — essential