A professional family, based in Kensington, London, W8 are looking for a new rota nanny for their two girls aged 10 & 11. The ideal candidate will need SEN experience as one of the children has communication challenges and requires a nanny sensitive to the needs of a child with autism. You must have prior experience with SEN children.
Package Offered
• £75,000 - £80,000 gross per year depending on experience.
• Private, beautiful accommodation is provided for you when you live in or travel with the family
Family Background
The two girls live with their mother in London, one of the girls attends a boarding school and is hence not at home during the week. The child with SEN requirements is homeschooled and has teachers and therapists that attend the home each day. The family travels often and requires a nanny flexible and able to join them overseas, often in Europe but they also frequent the Middle East and the Caribbean. The home is fully staffed with housekeepers and security, the family are now keen to find an experienced nanny who can join them and provide additional support to their children’s continued development and growth.
Duties
The main focus of the role would be on the daughter with SEN requirements. The role necessitates an experienced nanny with a kind and caring character, she is homeschooled between 9am – 3pm and is cared for by her teachers and therapists but you will need to be present, to take her for breaks and snacks.
She is a very active, swimming each day, and a lovely-natured girl, so it is important that you are warm with lots of energy and a great sense of humour! Daily requirements include briefing the security team each morning with the day’s plans, administering her medication and supporting her through her daily schooling. In the afternoon she may be keen to go to the park or out for a croissant, though having a social communication disorder, she is able to communicate well and tell you what he would like to do, though she can become tired after her lessons and overexertion can lead to stroppiness and aggression in extreme cases.
The role generally requires a lot of supervision and vigilance, during both the day and the night. The house has systems in place such as cameras and motion monitors in her room to alert you should she not be able to sleep. Despite taking a sleeping aid she can be a very restless sleeper.
During the week that you work it is a 24-hour role, requiring care and support throughout the day. There will be times when you take the children to see their father about an hour or so from London, you will be driven by the security team for this.
When the child away at boarding school returns home for weekends it is important that you nanny both and try and ensure that she doesn’t feel left out. You will be required to help prepare her school bag on Sunday and make sure that he hasn’t forgotten his clothes. You will be responsible for packing lists and school excursions as well as taking note of the school’s key dates and keeping the mother informed of them, such as matches and plays.
The family travel regularly, and you would be required to travel with the family whenever required. Mostly on a boat around the Mediterranean but also to the Middle east and further afield. The successful candidate must be happy to assist with all aspects of family life around the children and be willing to lend an extra pair of hands from time to time.
You should be happy to cook for the child and ensure that her room and all her clothes are organised. Liaising with her school and other teachers to ensure that learning development is being followed. You should be looking for a long-term role and be willing to be flexible and fully involve yourself in family life as this is a large role within a very busy household.
Location/Accommodation
The family lives in Kensington, London, SW8. This is a live-in rota position with one week on and one week off at a time. The role is only live in during the week you are working.
You will be provided private accommodation in the family home with your own bathroom. When travelling with the family you'll be provided private accommodation with the family.
Days/Hours
• Working 7 days per week with a break of 7 days while another nanny takes over from you.
Languages
You should speak a fluent level of English to communicate with the family and aid the little child in their development
Special Skills
You should be flexible and be willing to get fully involved in family life. Experience as an SEN Nanny is required.
Start Date
The family are interviewing now for the right person.