Location: Kilburn, London NW6 4JH
Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Permanent | Flexible
Pay: £13.85 – £16.80 per hour
Work Location: In person
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for experienced Nannies, Babysitters and Childcare Professionals to join a trusted childcare team supporting families across Kilburn and surrounding areas.
As a Back-Up Nanny, you’ll provide professional, safe and nurturing childcare in families’ homes when their regular caregiver is unavailable.
This role is ideal for experienced nannies, childminders, nursery workers, early-years practitioners and childcare assistants who want flexible work without being tied to a single family.
What We Offer
- 💷 Earn up to £16.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 🕐 Choose from 20+, 30+ or 40+ hours per week, or take ad-hoc assignments.
- 📅 Flexible schedules with day, night, weekend and holiday work available.
- 💰 Weekly pay.
- 🚆 Travel pay for longer journeys.
- 🎁 Bonus opportunities on selected assignments.
- 🏦 Auto-enrolment company pension.
- 📈 Performance bonuses.
- 🏡 Relocation support and opportunities across the UK.
- ⚡ Fast-track onboarding with potential to start within 2 days.
- 📄 Full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary and zero-hours options.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide safe, caring and engaging childcare in the family home.
- Follow parents’ instructions, routines and household requirements.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children and parents.
- Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each family.
- Communicate clearly with parents and the childcare support team.
- Maintain a professional, reliable and organised approach.
Requirements
You should have:
- At least 3 years of paid nanny or childcare experience, or 2 years with a relevant qualification.
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Childcare, Early Years, CACHE or NVQ are advantageous.
- A current Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- An Enhanced DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months or membership of the DBS Update Service.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong punctuality and reliability.
- Confidence working independently.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
Available Roles
Opportunities may include:
- Nanny
- Live-out Nanny
- Emergency Nanny
- Temporary Nanny
- Babysitter
- Childcare Worker
- Childminder
Flexible Working Patterns
Shifts can range from 4 to 12 hours, with opportunities for:
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
- Weekend work
- School holidays
- Term-time work
- Overtime
About the Organisation
The team provides temporary, emergency and flexible childcare services to families across the UK, helping with situations such as nursery closures, school holidays and last-minute childcare requirements.
The organisation is also an Accredited Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced childcare professional looking for flexible, rewarding work with a variety of local families, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today to join the childcare team!