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Residential Nanny (London, Chelsea + Travel) – DF67
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Job Title: Residential Nanny
Location: Chelsea, London; Ireland; Barbados; and international travel
Start Date: ASAP, no later than 1st October 2026
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: 5 days per week, 12 hours per day, starting at 7am/7.30am, with flexibility for evening cover (paid as overtime) and proxy parenting as required
Job Overview
A lovely private family is seeking an energetic, warm and flexible Nanny to support the care of their two boys, born January 2023 and November 2024, as well as a new baby due in October 2026. The family’s previous nanny was with them for 2 years and left to go on maternity leave; their current nanny has been with them since October 2025, and they are now looking for a second nanny as their family grows. The new baby will have a maternity nurse for the first 6–7 months.
The children are happy and in good routines. This is a shared care role working alongside the mother and current nanny. Both parents are very involved, and the father works from home in London and Barbados.
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The family are based between London and Ireland and travel extensively, particularly spending approximately November to March/April in Barbados, where they have a beachfront property. The nanny must be happy to travel, be away from home for extended periods, and provide sole charge/proxy parenting care when required. The family have a Labrador at their home in Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day care, routines and development of the children.
- Working collaboratively with the mother, current nanny and wider household team.
- Completing all nursery duties, including children’s laundry and keeping bedrooms/playrooms tidy.
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the children when required.
- Providing flexible evening cover, paid as overtime.
- Coordinating days off with the other nanny so the family have nanny cover across all 7 days (there is flexibility with the 2 days off per week).
Ideal Nanny
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- Fluent English speaker.
- Experienced with babies and children of similar ages.
- Energetic, fun and flexible, with a warm personality.
- Relaxed yet professional and responsible in approach.
- Confident swimmer.
- Confident flyer.
- Driver essential.
- Ideally has longevity in previous family roles.
- Comfortable around dogs (The family have a Labrador at their home in Ireland).
Perks Of The Role
- Excellent salary of £65,000–£75,000 gross per annum.
- Private bedroom and bathroom provided in London and Barbados. Separate nanny flat in Ireland, shared with the other nanny, with own bedroom and bathroom. Nanny may stay in their room/apartment on days off or during vacation if they wish.
- Housekeeper twice a week in London; Full-time housekeeper in Ireland; Full-time housekeeping staff and chef in Barbados, with the chef also preparing meals for the children and nanny.
- Opportunity to spend extended periods in Barbados at the family’s beachfront property.
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