ZI447 - Part-Time Infant Nanny - Chelsea, London

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