Live In Senior Nanny / Family Support

Job Description:

• Live-In Senior Nanny / Family Assistant

  Private Family | Self-Contained Annexe Included | £18 Per Hour | Long-Term Role  | Experience Supporting Autism & ADHD is Essential

  A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, warm and proactive Live-In Nanny / Family Assistant to join a welcoming single-parent family and support two lovely boys aged 3 and 6.
  The family are looking for someone who can become a trusted, long-term part of their lives, providing nurturing childcare alongside practical family support and child-related organisation.

  About the Children
  The youngest child, aged 3, lives with Mum full-time and enjoys imaginative play, outdoor adventures and engaging age-appropriate activities.
  His older brother, aged 6, stays with the family on alternate weeks. He is autistic and has ADHD and benefits from a calm, patient and emotionally attuned adult who understands neurodiversity and can provide consistent support through transitions, sensory overwhelm and emotional dysregulation.
  The family follows a warm, respectful and connection-led parenting approach and is seeking a nanny who shares these values.

  The Role
  This is a varied position combining childcare with light child-related household duties and practical family support.

  Duties include:

  • School and nursery drop-offs and collections
  • Planning fun and engaging activities
  • Outdoor play, reading and creative activities
  • Preparing healthy snacks and simple meals
  • Supporting bath and bedtime routines
  • Taking the children to clubs, activities and appointments
  • Children’s laundry and organisation
  • Keeping bedrooms and play areas tidy
  • Supporting family logistics and day-to-day routines
  • Occasional babysitting by agreement

  Working Pattern
  The role follows an alternating fortnightly schedule.

  Week 1 – Both Children (Approx. 39 hours)

  Monday – Friday

  • 7am-9am
  • 2pm-7pm

  Saturday

  • 1pm-5pm

  Approx. 39 hours.

  Week 2 – Younger Child Only (Approx. 30 hours) 

  Tuesday

  • 1pm-5pm

  Thursday

  • 1pm-5pm

  Friday to Saturday  – Sole care of the younger child, including an overnight stay.

  • 2pm to 2pm

  Full details regarding overnight arrangements, responsibilities and remuneration will be discussed during the recruitment process and confirmed within the employment contract.

  Accommodation
  The successful candidate will have exclusive use of a private self-contained annexe adjacent to the family home, including:

  • Double bedroom
  • Private lounge
  • Mini kitchen
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • The accommodation is provided rent-free and offers excellent privacy and independence, while remaining close to the family home during working hours.

  We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

  • Warm, kind and nurturing
  • Experienced caring for young children
  • Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
  • Neurodiversity-aware, with experience supporting autism and/or ADHD highly desirable
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
  • Trustworthy and respectful of family privacy
  • A confident driver with a full UK driving licence
  • Looking for a long-term position
  • Essential Requirements
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Strong childcare references
  • Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to refresh)
  • Full UK driving licence

  What’s on Offer?

  • £18 per hour
  • Rent-free self-contained accommodation
  • Long-term, stable position
  • Predictable working pattern
  • Paid holiday and employment benefits
  • Supportive and respectful family environment

  This role would suit an experienced nanny, SEN nanny, family assistant, teaching assistant or childcare professional looking for a rewarding live-in position where they can build genuine relationships and make a meaningful difference to a family’s daily life.

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