Nanny Job Description

NPUN1NB – Full Time In Islington

Role: Nanny (Infant Care – 10-month-old baby)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, (8:00am – 6:00pm)

Location: De Beauvoir, London N1

Overview: We are seeking a warm, experienced, and reliable nanny to provide full-time care for our 10-month-old baby. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, attentive, and confident in supporting an infant’s daily routine, development, and wellbeing in a safe and stimulating environment.

Driver Required

Daily Care

• Provide attentive, loving care to an 10-month-old baby throughout the day
• Manage feeding routines (bottles, weaning/solid foods as appropriate)
• Produce food for mealtimes, including preparing food for our baby’s breakfast and evening meal in advance (which can be cooked by parents before / on return from work). Provide shopping lists of food required or procure food for baby’s meals.
• Change nappies and maintain good hygiene practices.
• Practice elimination communication – gently potty training with baby at least once a day.
• Follow and support established sleep routines and nap schedules
• Dress baby appropriately for daily activities and keep the baby clean.

Development & Stimulation

• Engage the baby in age-appropriate play and developmental activities
• Support physical, emotional, and cognitive development through interaction and play
• Read books, sing songs, and encourage sensory exploration, including attending specific classes throughout the week nearby
• Encourage baby to become independent through montessori philosophy including showing and explaining household tasks

Safety & Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe environment at all times
• Monitor the baby’s health, mood, and developmental milestones
• Administer basic care in line with parental instructions (e.g., teething comfort, temperature checks)
• Communicate promptly with parents about any concerns

Household Duties (child-related)

• Keep baby areas clean, tidy, and organised
• Sterilise bottles and prepare feeding equipment
• Wash and tidy baby clothes, toys, and feeding items
• Maintain nursery/childcare space cleanliness
• Pack baby items for occasional trips as required.

Nanny Job Description

Communication

• Provide daily updates to parents on feeding, sleep, and activities
• Work in partnership with parents to maintain consistency in routines

Requirements

• Previous experience caring for infants (ideally under 1 year old)
• Early Years or childcare qualification
• Knowledge of baby care, sleep routines, and early development
• First aid certification (paediatric preferred)
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Warm, patient, and engaging personality
• DBS check (or willingness to obtain one, UK)
• References

Preferred, not required

• Language skills: Punjabi or Hindi speaker

Salary & Benefits

• TBC

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