5294 Chelsea, Ireland & Barbados - Live-in Nanny (B3.5 yrs + B18 mths)

= Live-in Nanny (B3.5 yrs + B18 mths)
= Location: Chelsea, London + international travel
= Start date: ASAP (no later than October 2026)
= Salary: £65 - £75,000 gross per annum (DoE)

A warm and welcoming private family are seeking an experienced, energetic, and flexible Residential Nanny to join their household. The role involves caring for two young boys (born January 2023 & November 2024), with a new baby due in October 2026 (Maternity Nurse for 6/7 months). This is a shared-care position alongside the mother and an additional nanny. The family are hands-on and value a calm, positive, and professional approach. They are looking for someone with strong experience caring for babies and toddlers, who can support routines, development, and day-to-day care with confidence.

Role Details:
= 5 days per week, 12-hour days (starting at 7:00/7:30am) .
= Flexibility required for evening cover (paid as overtime).
= Occasional sole charge and proxy parenting when required.
= Working in a rolling rotation with a second nanny to ensure 7-day coverage.

Travel & Accommodation:
= The family splits their time between London, Ireland, and Barbados, travelling frequently throughout the year (incl. extended stays in Barbados from November to March/April).
= Private bedroom and bathroom provided in Barbados on a separate floor from children, in London - a bedroom/bathroom in separate accommodation two minutes from client's residence.
= Separate nanny accommodation in Ireland (two nannies share a flat with own bedroom/bathroom).
= Option to remain in residence or travel independently on days off.

Duties:
= All nursery duties, including children’s laundry and maintaining tidy play/bedroom areas.
= Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the children.
= Supporting routines, activities, and development.
= The household is fully staffed, including housekeepers and a chef (in Barbados).

Requirements:
= Proven experience with babies and young children.
= Fluent English speaker.
= Confident swimmer.
= Driver (essential).
= Flexible, organised, and comfortable with international travel.

Additional Information:
= The family have a friendly Labrador based at their Ireland home.

Call agency for more details on 0207 610 9218 or email us at info@nanniesofstjames.com with CV + references