Nanny job profile | Cheshire nanny agency, Nannyplus

Role - Draft
 

Summary of post:

This role is to provide sole and shared care of two boys currently aged 24 weeks and 5 years. Parents are very hands on with care of their children and want to be able continue this. Therefore it is important that the nanny and parents share the same ethos. The nanny will be valued for her input and the family will actively share/ adopt ideas and practises that are beneficial for the children. All emotional, physical, educational, development and stimulation needs are to be met. Responsible attitude to dietary needs. All nursery/child related duties including some school drop offs included.

Responsibility for children you will be / responsible for or provide -

• School run Circa 1.5 miles (Dad frequently drops off in the mornings)
• Prepare food and give breakfast, lunch and evening meal to children – balanced, freshly prepared healthy diet.
• Initiate educational activities
• Encourage personal development – i.e. fine, gross motor skills, potty training, speech and language development
• Undertake art, imaginary play, messy activities in the home
• Develop a social scene for the children in relation to existing friends and new friends
• Take to library and swimming
• Research and take to activities as the children grow to want and need them
• Under take trips areas such as Museum, art gallery, zoo etc
• Outdoor play
• Polish school shoes and prepare school uniform on daily basis
• Homework and reading schemes
• Attend doctors/ dental/ hair appointment as necessary
• Daily tidy children’s rooms
• In event of parents being late, bath the children on request – very infrequent
• Encourage the use of good manners and mutual respect in the children
   

Responsibility for baby– you will be responsible for or / provide

• Responsible for sterilising and making all bottles for Mon – Fri
• Wean baby with freshly prepared food
• All social, physical, stimulation and emotional care and well being
• Cook home made fresh food
• As baby grows take to mums and tots, Jo jingles etc
• Develop social network for baby
• Meet parents with baby to attend baby clinic, or in the event attend with baby
• Develop balanced routine, which will encompass baby focus events out of the home i.e. baby massage, toddler groups and activities within the home i.e. baking, arts and crafts.
   
  
• Nanny note: Parents want to ensure that all the children would enjoy the level of development that they would provide if they were home with them during the day, i.e. when out in the pram, point, show, and draw children’s attention to their environment.  Count on the stairs, discuss current topics of interest, and develop awareness of surroundings.
   

General

Load and unload dishwasher as needs be
Tidy up at end of day
Unload washing machine and hang washing out to dry on needs basis
Undertake occasional shop as necessary
Keep a brief daily diary outlining information on a need to know basis
Family to provide a float for expenses
 

Points to note

Nanny should be nicely spoken, no use of slang
Family approach to discipline is distraction/ eye contact; alter tone of voice/ naughty step
Bart loves outdoor play
Family has previously employed a nanny
No pets
Cleaner in home once per week

 
This job description is not exhaustive and from time to time the successful candidate may be required to undertake tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given

 
The above role profile outlines your agreed childcare needs and will form the basis on which Nannyplus Household Staff Ltd will form the basis of its search and subsequent discussions with potential candidates.

 
I agree in principle that the above profile reflects our child care needs and understand this document forms the basis of the recruitment search.
 

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