Babysitter / Nanny

**Nanny / Childcare Professional - Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible - Southend**

**Are you an experienced Nanny or Childcare Provider looking for flexible work across Southend and surrounding area?**Join _British Nannies_ as a **Back-Up Nanny** and become part of a trusted childcare team providing high-quality home-based care.

**About the Role**

We are currently hiring **2 professional Nannies** to join our dynamic and diverse childcare team. As a Back-Up Nanny, you will work with various families across Southend and surrounding areas, offering **in-home childcare**when their regular caregiver is unavailable.

This flexible position is ideal for **nannies, childminders, nursery workers, early years practitioners**, and **childcare assistants** looking to build strong relationships with local families without being tied to one employer.

**What We Offer**

**Flexible hours** - Choose from 20+, 30+, 40+ hours/week or **ad-hoc nanny work**

**Up to £16.91/hour** (gross) - Depending on your **childcare experience** and qualifications

**Weekly pay** - Paid promptly every week

**Travel pay** for longer commutes

**Bonus pay** - Earn up to 4 extra hours for select jobs

**Work-life balance** - Your well-being is our priority

**Work anywhere in the UK** - We support your relocation

**Start within 2 days** - Fast-track onboarding

**Auto-enrol pension** and **performance bonuses**

**Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, or zero-hours contracts** available

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide **safe, nurturing, and engaging care** to children in their own homes
- Follow family instructions and routines
- Build trusting relationships with both children and parents
- Be adaptable - every family and child is unique
- Communicate clearly with parents and our support team

**Key Requirements**
- Minimum of **3 years' paid nanny or childcare experience** (or 2 years with a relevant qualification - e.g., Level 2/3 Childcare, Early Years, CACHE, or NVQ)
- Willing to obtain or currently hold:

- **Paediatric First Aid Certificate**:

- **Enhanced DBS Certificate** (within the last 12 months or on the Update Service)
- **Excellent reliability**, **punctuality**, and **communication skills**:

- Self-motivated and organized
- Confident working independently

**Job Types Available**
- **Nanny**:

- **Live-out Nanny**:

- **Emergency Nanny**:

- **Temporary Nanny**:

- **Childcare Worker**

**Typical Work Patterns**
- 4 to 12-hour shifts
- Day shifts, night shifts, weekends
- School holidays and term-time availability
- Overtime opportunities

If you're a passionate childcare professional ready for a rewarding role, we want to hear from you

View live jobs: Visit our **Jobs Board** for current family requests.

**About British Nannies**

We are a trusted provider of **temporary, emergency, and flexible childcare** across the UK. Whether covering nursery closures, school holidays, or last-minute family needs, we support families with **reliable, professional nannies**.

Accredited **Living Wage Employer**
Recognised as a **Disability Confident Employer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.85-£16.21 per hour

Work Location: In person