DB1044: Part-time Nanny in Godstone, Surrey, UK

Nanny - Part-Time - Godstone, Surrey

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB1044
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Children: One child aged 18 months
Pets: None
Salary: £25.00 gross per hour (£38,350 gross per annum based on 29.5 hours per week)

Days and Hours Required:

• Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm
• Tuesday 7:00am-9:00pm
• Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm

The family is happy to discuss a daytime break on Tuesday if preferred by the successful candidate. There may also be opportunities for occasional additional hours by mutual agreement.

Start Date: August 2026
Driver: Essential - own car required

Overview

A busy family based in Godstone is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Nanny to care for their 18-month-old child.

The family has a casual and relaxed home environment, although both parents have hectic working schedules and regularly work from home. The household can therefore be busy and fast-paced, and they are looking for a dependable Nanny who is comfortable working in a home where a parent may be present and can adapt positively when required.

The role offers two full working days together with a short Monday evening. The successful candidate will provide attentive, age-appropriate care, support the child's development and manage their meals, activities, personal care and daily routines during working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Development

• Providing warm, attentive and age-appropriate care for the child.
• Ensuring the child's safety, well-being and development at all times.
• Engaging the child in interactive play and suitable educational activities.
• Supporting the child's development in partnership with the family.
• Encouraging early literacy through reading books, stories and conversation.
• Organising age-appropriate outdoor activities and outings, including visits to local parks.

Meals and Personal Care

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks appropriate for the child's age.
• Preparing bottles as required.
• Carrying out nappy changes.
• Bathing the child and maintaining their personal hygiene.
• Carrying out the child's bath and bedtime routine during the evening hours.

Child-Related Organisation

• Keeping the child's bedroom and play areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Tidying away toys, books and activity materials after use.
• Keeping the child's belongings organised and readily available.

Requirements

Essential

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous professional nanny experience, ideally caring for toddlers of a similar age.
• A happy, positive and enthusiastic approach to childcare.
• A good understanding of early childhood development.
• The ability to plan engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting a busy family.
• The confidence to work independently and manage the child's care and routines during working hours.
• A reliable, responsible and safety-conscious manner.
• A current Paediatric First Aid qualification, or a commitment to obtain this before commencing employment.
• A full driving licence and use of their own reliable car.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.

Desirable

• Experience working in a household where parents regularly work from home.
• Flexibility to provide occasional additional hours by prior agreement.
• Willingness to travel with the family occasionally if required, with all arrangements agreed in advance.

Benefits

• £25.00 gross per hour. (£38,350 gross per annum based on 29.5 hours per week)
• Permanent part-time position.
• Two full working days and one short evening each week.
• Flexibility to agree a daytime break on Tuesday if preferred.
• Potential for occasional additional hours by prior agreement.
• The opportunity to support the care and development of a young child.