Live in OR Live out Nanny

Fantastic opportunity for Nanny with a lovely family in Reading! Live in OR live out! Competitive salary on offer for the right candidate! Lovely accommodation on offer too!

Job Summary:
Our client is looking for a professional career Nanny to join their family in Goring on Thames, Reading. This will be a sole charge position looking after their 5 year old and 3 year old boys. Their 5 year old is in school, the 3 year old is current going to nursery in the morning but will be starting school next year – as there would be downtime during the day, mum is now looking for a Nanny who will be able to take on some extra duties – either do some more cooking for the family or some House Management (no laundry or cleaning) – more dealing with and arranging tradesmen, ordering things that are needed for the home, oversee the Housekeeper – ensure the smooth running of the home. As mum and dad both work busy jobs so there will be some overnight proxy parenting and babysitting when mum has to travel for work (paid extra). Mum would also like the Nanny to travel with the family on their overseas holidays (4 trips per year – longest up to 3 weeks). Mum is really looking for someone who will work as a team, help out where needed. The family are very relaxed but have rules – mum really wans someone who communicate well with mum and dad and has a muck in attitude.

Mum is happy for the right candidate to start earlier in May or June.

Salary: Live in – £40,000 to £50,000 gross per annum, Live out – £62,400 to £71,760 gross per annum

Accommodation: Separate self contained 2 bedroom flat (lovely views of the 14 acre property)

General duties:

• Getting the children up and ready in the morning
• School drop
• Preparing meals for the children
• All housekeeping for the children
• Take to activities/clubs
• Fun and educational activities
• Helping the children to hit their milestones
• Proxy parenting/babysitting
• Bath and bed time

Candidate requirements:

• Experience with children of similar age
• A career nanny with proven longevity with previous families
• Someone friendly, loving who will promote good manners
• Someone who can work well as a team with mum and dad (family also have a PA and Housekeeper)
• Happy to travel with the family abroad
• Someone responsible and reliable
• Childcare degree or equivalent
• Someone looking to be with a family for many years
• Driving licence – Essential – car will be provided

DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate