A Nanny is someone who looks after the child/children in the family home. Nannies can have sole charge of babies and children, and take responsibility for all duties relating to the children, including cooking, washing and ironing for them, as well as cleaning the children’s bedrooms and playroom. A nanny has a formal childcare qualification, for example NNEB, BTEC or ADCE, or is a former mother’s help or au pair with at least 2 years’ experience.

To work as a nanny you must:

• be aged 18 or older
• be a former mother’s help or au pair with at least 2 years’ experience
• have formal childcare qualification, for example NNEB, BTEC or ADCE
• have a valid and clear CRB check
• have a Paediatric First Aid certificate

Working hours and salary

A live-in nanny may work up to 12 hours per day, plus up to 2 evenings babysitting per week. Live-in nannies usually earn £250 - £400 net per week. Salaries depend on the nanny’s age and level of experience.

Live-out nannies usually work fixed hours, with normal working hours being 8am - 6pm. Salaries are usually £8 - £10 net per hour. Babysitting is paid separately, upon agreement with the family.

Nannies get a minimum of 4 weeks’ paid holiday for every 12 months’ work, upon agreement with the family, as well as all public holidays off.

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV ,References DBS and certificates to us by email