At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for two school-aged children and manage their weekend activities.
- Company: Join a wonderful UHNW family in Chelsea, London.
- Benefits: Earn £350 per day with live-in accommodation provided.
- Other info: Flexible hours with extensive travel during school holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying travel opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience as a nanny and a warm, nurturing personality required.
The predicted salary is between 126000 - 132300 £ per year.
A wonderful UHNW family based in Chelsea is seeking a warm, experienced and energetic Weekend Nanny/HK to care for their two school‑aged children, aged eight and nine. This is a live‑in, permanent position covering Friday through Sunday, with the successful candidate also travelling extensively with the family throughout school holidays, both within the UK and internationally. The nanny would start in the afternoon (6:15 am) on the Friday then would work throughout the weekend, staying over and leaving on Sunday evening 8 pm. This is a genuine long‑term opportunity for a professional nanny who thrives in a busy, active household and is passionate about nurturing children’s development, wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Arriving on Friday mornings at approximately 6:15 am to manage the children’s morning routine, including breakfast, school uniform preparation, vitamins, school bags and a timely drop‑off by 8:15 am.
- During school hours: managing children’s laundry and wardrobes, maintaining bedrooms and play areas, planning weekend activities, liaising with tutors and coaches, preparing healthy meals and snacks, and managing the children’s diaries and school commitments.
- School collection and accompanying the children to after‑school activities including sports, music and other clubs.
- Supervising homework, encouraging outdoor play and learning through play.
- Managing bath, dinner and bedtime routines, and preparing uniforms and bags for Monday morning.
- Planning and leading stimulating, age‑appropriate activities across the weekend including outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, baking and creative play.
- Accompanying the family on outings, sporting events and wider weekend activities.
- Maintaining consistent routines whilst creating a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
- Travelling with the family throughout school holidays.
- Comfortable with housekeeping duties.
The Ideal Candidate
- An experienced private nanny with verifiable references.
- Warm, kind, engaging and naturally nurturing in approach.
- Sporty, energetic and passionate about encouraging an active lifestyle.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Calm, proactive and able to anticipate the family’s needs.
- Confident managing busy schedules and multiple activities simultaneously.
- Flexible and happy to travel extensively, both within the UK and internationally.
- Disciplined, professional and experienced working within a private household environment.
- A confident driver would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Fluent English essential.
Weekend Nanny/HK in London employer: Marcilly Recruitment
Join a prestigious UHNW family in Chelsea as a Weekend Nanny, where you will enjoy a supportive and nurturing work environment that values your expertise in child development. With competitive pay and the unique opportunity to travel extensively during school holidays, this role offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a positive impact in children's lives. Experience a warm family atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of live-in accommodation and a dynamic schedule that keeps every weekend exciting.
