Babysitter/nanny

Job Title: Babysitter/Nanny (French Speaking Preferred)

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:
Childcare: Provide attentive and compassionate care for our two girls, aged [insert ages], ensuring their safety, well-being, and happiness at all times.

Supervision: Monitor and supervise the children during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their safety and security.

Engage in Activities: Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities, including playtime, reading, arts and crafts, and educational games to promote their intellectual, emotional, and physical development.

Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, taking into consideration any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Homework Support: Assist with homework assignments, provide guidance, and offer support to encourage their learning and academic development.

Routine Establishment: Follow the established daily routine, including nap times, meal times, and recreational activities, to provide structure and stability for the children.

Light Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in areas used by the children, such as play areas, bedrooms, and kitchen, ensuring a safe and organized environment.

Communication: Maintain open and clear communication with the parents, reporting any concerns, incidents, or updates regarding the children's behavior, health, or overall well-being.

Transportation: Occasionally accompany the children to and from extracurricular activities, playdates, or appointments, ensuring their safety during transportation.

Emergency Preparedness: Be knowledgeable about emergency procedures, including basic first aid and CPR, and respond appropriately in case of accidents or emergencies.

French Language Support: If fluent in French, provide language support by conversing with the children in French and incorporating French language activities into their daily routine.

Qualifications:
Experience: Prior experience in childcare, babysitting, or working as a nanny is preferred.

Childcare Skills: Possess a deep understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.

French Speaking: Fluency in French would be a bonus, as the ability to converse with the children in French and incorporate the language into their activities is desired.

Responsible and Reliable: Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility in all aspects of the job.

Trustworthiness: Exhibit a high level of integrity and maintain confidentiality regarding family matters.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and other household staff.

Patience and Adaptability: Display patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude in challenging situations.

Safety Consciousness: Prioritize the safety and well-being of the children, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols at all times.

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and maintain a structured environment.

Physical Fitness: Possess the energy and physical stamina to actively engage with the children and participate in recreational activities.

Valid CPR and First Aid Certification: Preferred, but not required. Willingness to obtain certification if not already certified.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week

**Salary**: £10.42-£14.18 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Language training provided

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nannying: 1 year (preferred)
- childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2023
Reference ID: babysitter/nanny Knightsbridge London
Expected start date: 10/07/2023