At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for a delightful eight-week-old baby, establishing routines and planning engaging activities.
- Company: A warm and friendly family in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible living arrangements, and a supportive family environment.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career stability and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a loving family and make a real difference in a child's early life.
- Qualifications: Experience with newborns, calm and nurturing personality, and relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 31200 £ per year.
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a nanny experienced in newborn care to join a lovely family in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, from the end of June or beginning of July. The warm and friendly professional couple is looking for a kind, nurturing, and experienced nanny to help care for their eight week old newborn baby boy. They are flexible about whether the role is live in or live out for the right person and are keen to find someone who is looking to commit long term and become a valued part of their family.
Responsibilities
- Caring for one delightful newborn baby boy aged eight weeks.
- Establishing and maintaining the baby's routines.
- Supporting healthy sleep habits.
- Providing attentive, nurturing care.
- Planning age appropriate activities to encourage development.
- Providing stimulating and engaging experiences at home and out and about.
- Preparing and sterilising bottles.
- Keeping the nursery and all baby areas clean and organised.
- Taking care of the baby's laundry.
- Ensuring clothing and equipment are well maintained.
- Preparing healthy meals and snacks as weaning approaches.
- Some light household duties related to the child and keeping the home running smoothly.
Qualifications
- Previous experience caring for babies from birth is essential.
- Calm, confident, knowledgeable, warm, trustworthy, and organised.
- Proactive approach and a genuine love of working with young children.
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate (update) and a paediatric first aid qualification.
- Fluently speaking English is required.
- A driver is advantageous but not essential.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday, 08:00-18:00 (40 hours per week). There may be occasional additional hours by mutual agreement; flexibility would be appreciated when required.
Location and Accommodation
Hitchin, Hertfordshire. If you live in, accommodation will be a large bedroom with an en suite.
Benefits and Salary
- Live in: £31,200 gross per annum, with mutually agreed overtime paid at £16 gross per hour.
- Live out: £37,440 gross per annum, with mutually agreed overtime paid at £18 gross per hour.
This is a permanent role.
Additional Information
- Minimum experience: Three years, with newborn experience essential.
- Training required: 12 hour Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update).
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare is desirable, experience essential.
- Pets: None in the home.
- Driving: Not essential but advantageous; own fully insured car required, duty mileage paid.
- Job start date: End of June / beginning of July 2026.
Equality and Diversity Statement
We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Four Day, Live Out or Live In, Nanny, Hitchin, Hertfordshire employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a warm and welcoming family in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, as a nanny where your nurturing skills will be truly valued. With competitive salaries for both live-in and live-out options, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises long-term commitment and personal growth. This role offers the unique opportunity to become an integral part of a loving household while providing meaningful care to a delightful newborn.
