Live in Junior nanny role, Cold-Ash, Berkshire, R1722

MUM'S THE WORD KENT LTD · UK wide

Live in Junior nanny role, Cold-Ash, Berkshire, R1722 at MUM'S THE WORD KENT LTD, across the UK. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Nanny

Reference https://mums-the-word.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=281722

About the role

Live-in Junior Nanny – Cold Ash, Berkshire

Start Date: September 2026

A warm and friendly family based in Cold Ash, Berkshire is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Live-in Junior Nanny to support Mum and her two daughters, aged 4 and 7. The role primarily provides support while Dad is working away and offers a unique combination of daytime care and overnight responsibility.

Working Hours

  • Monday: 10:00pm – Tuesday 8:30am (including the morning routine and school drop-off)
  • Wednesday: 4:30pm start, including overnight care
  • One flexible day/evening at the weekend (grandparents provide support on the other weekend day/overnight)

This is a term time only role and is 25 hours a week plus 3 overnights.

About the Children

The girls are happy, confident, and have an excellent bedtime routine, usually settling down around 7:30pm. They love spending time outdoors and enjoy a wide variety of activities, including:

  • Exploring nature
  • Cooking and baking
  • Arts and crafts
  • Animals
  • Sports and active play
  • Imaginative and role play

This role would suit a proactive nanny who enjoys planning engaging activities and creating a fun, nurturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Acting as the responsible adult in the home during overnight shifts.
    • Mum is usually home from work by around 10:00pm, however on the specified nights she cannot take responsibility for the children due to the possibility of being called out for work emergencies.
  • Supporting the morning routine, including:
    • Waking the children
    • Helping them get dressed
    • Preparing breakfast
    • School drop-off
  • Collecting the children from school on Wednesdays
  • Preparing dinner
  • Managing the evening and bedtime routine
  • Supporting the children’s daily routines
  • Planning and preparing healthy meals
  • Keeping the children happy, stimulated, entertained, and well cared for

Additional Information

  • The family has one dog and one kitten.
  • A private bedroom is provided within the family home.
  • Mum is very hands-on and enjoys spending time with the children, particularly at weekends.

Salary

£16–£17 per hour (gross)

Salary is dependent on experience.

Reference: https://mums-the-word.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=281722 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via MUM'S THE WORD KENT LTD

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