Temp to Perm live in Nanny / PA Job

Eden Private Staff

  • Virginia Water, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Consider yourself bright and dynamic- with a flexible approach? Someone who is ultra organised, always having a plan A,B & C in your mind that you can pivot to as needed? This is the one for you!An exciting Temp - Perm Nanny/PA role with a difference- the requirement for this lovely family with older children is less of a hands on Nanny and more of an adult presence, mentoring and caretaking when required.Mainly looking a 12 year old show jumping Equestrienne , her 15 year old brother who is a weekly boarder and their two friendly medium sized dogs, you will be part of a motivated household team looking after this busy and sociable family.Mum and Dad are very hands on but busy and travel a lot- the role is a blend of sole and shared charge. Mum works from the home office and Dad is a travelling professional sportsman. Mum also travels for around a week a month and during that time the role will also involve proxy parenting.The house will vary from being very busy or quiet and you need to be proactive- able to adapt plans to suit , recognising as well when to withdraw and give the family space.This is a 3-6 month temporary role with a view to a permanent and long term position for the perfect person who is able to grow with the family.Accommodation: Own Bedroom and en suite bathroom, living room and full kitchen (shared with other staff during working hours) in flat with private entranceGeneral duties:
  • General childcare duties
  • Cooking for the children
  • Nursery duties (laundry for children, cleaning children's bedrooms)
  • driving children to activities, ( daughter horse rides most days and competes regularly)
  • Proxy Parent / babysitting when Principle is away
  • Childrens admin (arranging dental and doctor appointments & distributing medicine, ordering uniforms for school)
  • Planning holiday activities and engaging with the children- (they enjoy playing cards, games, sports, music, chatting) rather than letting them be entertained by tech too much when home.
  • Homework supervision
  • Helping with meeting and greeting guests and hosting as needed
  • help look after pets including walking the dogs/ taking to groomers etc.
  • equestrian knowledge or experience is a bonus ( Daughter has a pony at livery)
  • Some travel with the family
Candidate requirements:
  • Confident driver ( 4×4 car provided for work purposes)
  • Experience in a similar role with older children
  • Discrete
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills with ability to think on your feet –
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Current Passport and right to work in the UK
DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid CertificateHow to apply:Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to rlapps@edenprivatestaff.com. Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.

Eden Private Staff