Nanny/Mother’s Help required, part time, in Ilchester

A part time Nanny/Mothers Help is required for a family of three in Ilchester.

This is a varied role including school runs, supporting Mum with the youngest child and helping keep on top of things in the home. There are two boys aged 11 and 4 years. The eldest is at full time school, he is easy going, kind and sociable and loves his football. The youngest an engaging, determined and joyful boy who enjoys drawing, dinosaurs, cars and small world play and sports. It is important for someone to build a strong and trusting relationship with them to become an integral part of their family.

They would like to find someone long term that can support them as a family. It is essential you have a sense of humour, are creative, easy going, empathetic and flexible. Providing imaginative activities for the youngest and enjoying sports and being active with both boys. The boys enjoy playing together so activities that cater for both ages is essential. Mum would like to find someone who is happy to help around the home, laundry, prepping meals, keeping the home tidy and organised. Some flexibility with days and hours would be useful but not essential as the priority is to find the right person for the family to bring stability and continuity to the home.

This is a permanent position
Location of the job: Ilchester
Minimum experience Level for this job: 3 years in childcare
Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric first aid
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Level 3 in childcare or above is preferred but not essential
Hours of work: 7 hours per day
Days of work: 2-3 per week
Job Start Date: Asap
Job End Date: N/A
Pets in the home: Fish
Driving required: Essential, with own car
Pay: £18 gross per hour

Full Name of Employment Agency: Westcroft Home Services Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Somerset and Bath
Contact details: Zoe – [phone removed] or send an up to date CV by email to: [email removed]
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 870994

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.

For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. To help speed up your application, please ensure that you only apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the ‘Apply for job’ button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.

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