4 or 5 day week Nanny Newbury Berkshire

Overview

The family is seeking a sole charge Nanny to work 4 or 5 days a week in Newbury, Berkshire. The role involves caring for their twins, aged 8, who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The children are verbal, have language delays of a few years, and are currently enrolled in a mainstream school with 1:1 support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care for the twins during school hours, split or full shifts as required.
• Apply creativity to engage the children in learning and play, including outdoor activities, dance, and music.
• Perform housekeeping duties related to the children, such as batch cooking, changing bedding, and laundry.
• Drive to and from child related appointments and activities.

Working Hours

• Mon Thu or Mon Fri during term time.
• Term time: 1:00 pm 6:00 pm (or split 7:00 am 9:00 am & 3:00 pm 6:00 pm).
• School holidays: 8:00 am 6:00 pm Mon Thu or Mon Fri.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience caring for children of the same age.
• Childcare qualifications essential.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Current, up to date DBS on the Update Service.
• 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum of two professional referees, one being the current or last employer.
• Ability to work with children with ASD (prior experience preferred but not required).

Salary

£20 £23 gross per hour, based on experience. This equates to £37,375 gross per annum when working Monday Friday 1 pm 6 pm in term time and 8 am 6 pm in holidays, pro rated over the year.

Additional Information

• Location: Newbury, Berkshire.
• Job start date: ASAP.
• Permanent position.
• Pets: No.
• Driver required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Berkshire acting as an Employment Agency. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You must also have an up to date DBS on the Update Service and a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of two professional referees one of which must be your current or last employer that are immediately contactable.