Location: Chelsea, London
Salary: Up to £85,000 per year
Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Schedule: Primarily 10am–7pm, with flexibility required
Accommodation: Live-out
International Travel: United States, approximately 3 times per year
Benefits: Private healthcare
About the Role
A warm and welcoming family in Chelsea, London is looking for an experienced, professional and emotionally intelligent Daily Nanny to care for their 20-month-old daughter.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for early childhood development and be confident working within a private household. The family values professionalism, flexibility, good humour and a collaborative approach.
A housekeeper is also employed in the home, and the nanny will work closely with them as part of the household team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, nurturing and high-quality care for the child
- Manage the child’s daily routine, including meals, naps, activities and outings
- Plan age-appropriate activities, classes and playdates
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks
- Complete nursery duties, including tidying and organising the child’s belongings and spaces
- Provide occasional babysitting, approximately once per week
- Adapt to a changing weekly schedule provided a few days in advance
- Work collaboratively with the family’s housekeeper and other household staff
- Travel internationally with the family to the United States approximately three times per year
Working Hours
The standard schedule is approximately 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours around 10am–7pm.
The schedule may change depending on the family’s needs and will generally be provided a few days in advance.
Approximately once a week, babysitting may be required, with later hours such as 10am–10pm.
During international travel, working hours will be approximately 60 hours per week with one day off, typically Sunday. For shorter trips, additional hours may be compensated through paid overtime or agreed time off.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- At least 5 years of professional nanny experience
- Strong experience caring for toddlers and young children
- Excellent understanding of professional private-household standards
- A warm, adaptable and emotionally intelligent personality
- Ability to accept feedback professionally and positively
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Flexibility with changing schedules
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
- Eligibility to travel to the United States under the ESTA visa-waiver programme
- Current First Aid certification, preferably Paediatric First Aid
- Valid DBS certificate or willingness to complete a DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Excellent references from previous private household positions
International Travel
The family travels to the United States approximately three times per year, usually for 3–5 weeks per trip.
The nanny will be expected to travel with the family. ESTA authorisation will be arranged by the family, subject to eligibility.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £85,000 per year
- Private healthcare
- Live-out position
- International travel opportunities
- Professional and supportive family environment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced nanny who is passionate about child development, highly professional and comfortable working in a dynamic private household, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Job Reference: CP1053 – Daily Nanny for Little Girl in Chelsea, London