Nanny / Childcare Professional - Flexible Full-time or Part-time in London Area

Overview

Join a trusted childcare network as a Back-Up Nanny offering flexible, home-based childcare services across Winchester and nearby regions. This opportunity suits nannies, nursery workers, childminders, early years practitioners, and childcare assistants seeking varied assignments without long-term commitment to a single family.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive, safe, and nurturing care to children within their home environment.
• Adhere strictly to family-specific routines and guidelines.
• Establish strong trust-based connections with children and their parents.
• Adapt approach depending on the unique requirements of each child and family.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with parents and support teams.

Essential Requirements

• At least 3 years of paid childcare or nanny experience, or 2 years combined with qualifications such as Level 2/3 Childcare, Early Years, CACHE, or NVQ.
• Willingness to obtain or already possess a Paediatric First Aid Certificate and an Enhanced DBS Certificate valid within the past year or registered with the Update Service.
• Exceptional punctuality, reliability, and communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation and organizational capability.
• Ability to work confidently and independently.

Work Conditions and Patterns

• Flexible work hours available: choose from 20+, 30+, 40+ hours per week or ad-hoc assignments.
• Shift durations range from 4 to 12 hours, including day and night shifts, weekends, school holidays, and term-time.
• Overtime opportunities offered.
• Work can be permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, or zero-hours contract based.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay up to £16.91 per hour gross depending on experience and qualifications.
• Weekly timely payments.
• Travel reimbursement for longer distances.
• Bonus opportunities eligible for extra hours on select assignments.
• Support for relocation anywhere in the UK.
• Auto-enrollment pension plan and performance bonuses.
• Emphasis on a good work-life balance and well-being.

Additional Information

The role encompasses diverse options such as live-out, emergency, temporary, and standard nanny positions. British Nannies is a respected provider for temporary and emergency childcare nationwide, recognized as a Living Wage Employer and Disability Confident Employer, reinforcing commitment to quality and inclusion.