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Benefit: A wonderful temporary opportunity to support a warm and welcoming family in West Sussex within a relaxed and supportive household environment.
Job Summary:
The family is seeking a reliable and caring live-in or live-out nanny to provide dedicated care for their 19-month-old child from 9th July for a period of 10 days. During this time, the parents will be away, however, the child’s grandmother and aunt will be closely involved and nearby, offering a warm and supportive family environment. The child has no allergies, and the household is also home to four small terrier-type dogs.
The ideal candidate will be dependable, caring, flexible, and comfortable around dogs, with driving being essential. Duties will include attentive childcare, children’s laundry, light housekeeping related to the child, and basic meal preparation if required. Experience is less important than reliability. Accommodation is available for live-in candidates, including a bedroom and bathroom within the house.
General Duties:
• Providing attentive care for a 19-month-old child
• Supporting and maintaining the child’s daily routine, including naps, meals, playtime, and activities
• Encouraging development through engaging and stimulating play
• Preparing simple and healthy meals/snacks for the child when required
• Keeping the child’s areas tidy and organised
• Managing children’s laundry and related duties
• Assisting with light housekeeping duties related to the child
• Working alongside family members in a collaborative and respectful manner
Candidate Requirements:
• Proficient in English
• Kind, dependable, and proactive nature
• Highly reliable with a flexible and positive attitude
• Confident caring for toddlers and supporting their development
• Comfortable working in a busy family household with extended family nearby
• Driver essential
• Comfortable around dogs and happy working in a pet-friendly home
• Able to use initiative and work independently when needed
• Experience level is flexible; the family values reliability and personality over extensive experience
• Available for the full 10-day booking from 9th July
Accommodation
• Open to both live-in and live-out candidates
• Private bedroom and bathroom available for live-in candidates
Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to PBapps@edenprivatestaff.com Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.
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Job reference PB-56181
Region South East (Excluding London)
Area West Sussex
Location Balcombe
Start date 9 July
Salary £20-£25 gross per hour
Hours 9am-6pm, every day for 10 days (Flexible)
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Temporary
Live in / out Either