A warm and welcoming family based in Kensington are seeking an experienced Weekend Nanny to care for their happy 8-month-old baby on a permanent basis.

This is a sole-charge role requiring a confident and knowledgeable nanny who has experience caring for babies and supporting key developmental milestones. The successful candidate will be responsible for all nursery duties, maintaining routines, preparing meals and bottles, planning age-appropriate activities, and ensuring the child's wellbeing, safety and development always.

The family are looking for a nanny who is engaging, hands-on and genuinely enjoys working with young children. Someone who can create a nurturing and stimulating environment while supporting the established routines of the household.

Flexibility is important for this position. The family would love to find someone who would be willing to occasionally stay overnight on a Saturday when required and accompany them on short trips for a few days during the summer months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional nanny seeking a long-term position with a lovely family.

Candidate specification:

Previous professional nanny experience with babies of a similar age
Strong understanding of infant development and milestones
Experienced with weaning, feeding schedules and sleep routines
Warm, nurturing and engaging approach
Confident working on a sole-charge basis
Proactive and able to use initiative
Happy planning age-appropriate activities and outings
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Flexible and willing to occasionally stay overnight on Saturdays when required
Open to accompanying the family on short trips during the summer
Reliable, professional and discreet
Up to date First Aid certificate preferred
DBS on the Update Service highly desirable
Excellent checkable references required