Permanent live in nanny required near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Posted 5 days 3 hours ago by Blossom Nannies Limited
Start date: End of August/Beginning of September ( family are very flexible if they need to wait for right person)
Hours: up to 40 hours per week
6am - 10am then 3pm - 7pm roughly
Days: 3-5 days per week ( can be flexible)
Children: Two Boys aged 6 year and 10 months
Salary: Around £16.50 per hour for live in
Live in accommodation: Separate annex style building on site with bedroom, ensuite, living area with access to cooking and cleaning facilitieswithin the main house or at the nearbyproperty on site. All bills includedplus access to family swimming pool. Local amenities within walking distance of the property.
Additional information
- Must have own vehicle with clean driving license - work mileage paid
- Family have a friendly dog
- Opportunities to travel with the family if interested
- Standard nanny duties required to include childrens laundry and preparing meals
Our client is seeking a wonderful, proactive live in nanny to join their household and provide consistent support with their two young boys. The father works full time, so the nanny will work predominantly alongside the mother in a sole charge / shared care arrangement depending on the rhythm of the day.
The daily schedule is split into two supportive shifts - an early morning block and an evening block - to ensure the children's routines run smoothly. There will be occasions where the nanny may work the hours in one continuous stretch, with the finish time adjusted accordingly. Flexibility and good communication are key.
The boys thrive with a nanny who is engaged, outdoorsy, and creative. They particularly enjoy:
- Swimming - regular trips to the pool
- Vehicles and transport - anything with wheels
- Crafts - hands on, age-appropriate projects
- Reading and audiobooks - calm, engaging story time
- Warm, confident, and able to balance shared care with moments of sole charge
- Comfortable with a split shift schedule
- Enjoys planning activities and supporting early learning
- Happy in a live in role and able to integrate into a friendly, busy household
Candidate requirements ( or be willing to obtain)
- A minimum of 2 years experience working as a nanny
- Must be DBS Enhanced checked ( on the update service)
- 12 hour Paediatric first aid trained
- Excellent checkable references from recent/current employment