Job Reference: LCSFEB01
This lovely family are currently living in Stockbridge but will move to the Meadows (Tollcross side of the park), no earlier than June. They are looking for an experienced, full time nanny to look after their two children age 3 and one year.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the family may move overseas for work mid June 2025 and therefore the job may be temporary until then. However, they will confirm this no later than the first week in March. If they decide not to move then the job will be a permanent one.
Start date is early to mid-April 2025 to overlap with their current nanny’s departure mid April.
The days and hours will be Mondays to Fridays 8am to 5pm.
The hourly rate is from £15 per hour gross, more for the right candidate.
Their oldest child, who is nearly 3 years old, loves reading, mud and water play, his construction vehicles, puzzles, and things that require his concentration. He loves helping with cooking, chopping, pouring, and vacuuming. He can be a bit introverted and currently prefers to watch others (especially if this is a group of children). He is very active and always on the go. He attends nursery Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Their youngest loves watching his brother and being included. He is very chatty, smiley and loves cuddles. He loves being outdoors.
The parents are looking for a nanny who is kind, caring, confident and experienced in caring for two very young children at the same time, albeit for only a few hours each day and nursery holidays. They must be able to create a fun environment that encourages laughter and learning and be up to date with childcare practices and modern parenting: supporting and promoting good behaviour, supporting young children through transitions and development and meeting each child where they are at through play. They will create a loving and positive bond with the children, listening and guiding, being responsive to their needs while setting fair and firm boundaries. They must be happy to take the children on fun and interesting outings in Edinburgh, create activities and educational games and fun play in the home and garden. Their oldest child has a potential fragrance allergy so the nanny must be happy not to wear any fragrances while working.
Other nanny duties that are important to the parents include but are not limited to:
- Proficient cleaning of anything the kids are using including bottles, plates, cups, water bottles, playroom, their bedroom toys/books (they have a cleaner so it’s more about keeping the kid’s things in a good order).
- Able to lift the buggy out of the car solo (when needed).
- Able to keep the buggy stocked and turned over i.e. refill the nappy bag, keep the sun cream in the buggy, remove the washable items from the buggy at the end of an outing (remove water bottle, snack packs etc and put them in the dishwasher), remove any uneaten snacks.
- Communicate when children’s snacks are running low.
- Change nappies, help with potty training, and baby schedule advice.
- Maintain nap times.
- Occasional nursery school pick up (in family car or on foot, it’s about a 20min walk).
- Tidy toys and vacuum the playroom.
- Consistently apply sun cream and offer water when out and about with one or both children (including when in the garden).
- Able to chip in with laundry and kitchen tidying when needed.
A driver with clean licence is required but the family will provide use of their car. There is no parking at their current family home but there is at the family’s new home.
Non-smoker essential.
The family have a dog who is very gentle and quite shy.
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