Babysitter and Nanny
Purpose of the position
We are seeking a responsible, caring, and energetic individual to provide high-quality care for children in a safe and nurturing environment. You will be responsible for the well-being and supervision of the children under your care, ensuring their safety, engaging them in fun and educational activities, and helping with their daily routines.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children at all times.
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks following any dietary restrictions.
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, reading, and outdoor play.
- Assist with homework and educational tasks as needed.
- Follow the parents’ instructions and guidelines regarding bedtime, discipline, and routines.
- Change diapers, assist with toilet training, and help with personal hygiene.
- Maintain a clean and organized environment by tidying up after meals, playtime, and activities.
- Supervising TV watching, video games and internet usage.
- Cleaning and organising around the house.
- Picking up children from school, taking them home and accompanying them to appointment, sports activities or school events.
- Responding to injuries, emergencies and recognising situations where parents should be contacted versus when to call 999, 111 or 101.
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress, behaviour, and any concerns.
- Handle emergencies or accidents calmly and responsibly, seeking help if necessary.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including those related to COVID-19, allergies, and household rules.
Qualifications
- Experience in childcare, babysitting, or related roles is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
- Ability to follow instructions and be flexible with changing needs.
- Strong communication skills, both with children and parents.
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Ability to handle multiple children, if necessary.
Work Schedule
- Live-out and live-in roles. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Specific hours will be arranged based on the family’s needs.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (pro-rata)
- Time and a half pay for Bank Holidays
- Paid travel time and mileage allowance between calls
- Opportunities for pay increases
- Loyalty bonuses
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Career progression encouraged
- Refundable DBS (subject to satisfactory completion of 3-month probationary period)
- Training provided
This job description is not exhaustive and will develop and change over time, within the boundaries of the job purpose.
For more information about this role, or to apply directly, please email a copy of your CV to enquiries@surecaremerton.co.uk or call us on 020 8079 7654
No closing date as recruitment is ongoing.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer
The Disability Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how we can recruit, train and retain employees who may have a disability. Being Disability Confident allows us to demonstrate that we recognise the value of any individual – regardless of their abilities – and how their talents can benefit our business.
