Nanny Position, Edinburgh EH10
Seeking a loving, experienced, flexible and reliable nanny to care for a 10 year old boy. There is an older sibling in the home, however he is 14 years old and very self-sufficient.
The successful candidate will cover when the existing Nanny is unavailable or on annual leave. This will consist of a mix of afternoons, evenings and weekends depending on schedules & agreed in advance.
The family travels around 4/5 times per year during the school holidays and own a property in Florida. Both nannies will travel with the family working together and on their own; enjoying fun days out and equally receiving their own down time to relax and enjoy the location.
When the family are in Edinburgh the working schedule will be 25 hours per week. When overseas, hours will be increased to full time.
A team player attitude is essential, as is the willingness to muck-in. Our existing Nanny is friendly and welcoming as are the parents.
Flexibility required around travel and the odd evening babysitting agreed in advance.
This role would suit a professional looking to be an integral part of family life ensuring their son thrives in a warm, nurturing, stimulating, down to earth environment.
Love of theme parks are a bonus!
Primary Responsibilities
Childcare
- Care for 10 year old with ASN: Autism and ADHD
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, educational play, and outings
- Support with homework & project work from his home-schooled tutor
- Maintain consistent routines that promote well-being
Practical Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks
- Maintain tidy play areas and bedroom
- Light housekeeping related to childcare duties, the family have a cleaner
- Transportation and attend activities (full clean driving licence essential)
Additional Duties
- Organise schedules and co-ordinate activities
- Administering medication when required (tablets)
- Communicate daily with parents & other Nanny about children’s progress and needs
- Support with bedtime routines when required
- Occasional additional babysitting (by mutual agreement)
- Occasional support with teenager, largely self sufficient
- Travel with family & other Nanny for holidays and short trips
- Providing cover during existing Nanny’s annual leave, sick leave, or other absences
Essential Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with ASN children
- Relevant childcare qualifications
- Current Paediatric First Aid certification (or willing to complete)
- Up-to-date PVG check (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong references from previous families
Personal Qualities
- Positive, enthusiastic approach with genuine love for childcare
- High energy and enjoyment of active play and outdoor activities
- Excellent communication skills with children, teenagers and parents
- Professional approach with understanding of appropriate boundaries
- Parent/s can sometimes be at present at home, so candidate able to work independently in that situation
- Proactive, organised, reliable
- Flexible and adaptable while maintaining good routines
- Animal lover (2 cats in the household)
Practical Requirements
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Up to date Passport
- Own reliable vehicle (free parking onsite)
- Non-smoker
- Excellent English language skills
Salary £30k (equates to £20 per hour)
Work mileage paid
- 28 days annual leave
- During periods of travel - own en-suite room in accommodation, all meals and excursions etc paid for