Residential Nanny (London, Chelsea + Travel)

Job Title: Residential Nanny
Location: Chelsea, London; Ireland; Barbados; and international travel
Start Date: ASAP, no later than 1st October 2026
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: 5 days per week, 12 hours per day, starting at 7am/7.30am, with flexibility for evening cover (paid as overtime) and proxy parenting as required

Job Overview:
A lovely private family is seeking an energetic, warm and flexible Nanny to support the care of their two boys, born January 2023 and November 2024, as well as a new baby due in October 2026. The family’s previous nanny was with them for 2 years and left to go on maternity leave; their current nanny has been with them since October 2025, and they are now looking for a second nanny as their family grows. The new baby will have a maternity nurse for the first 6–7 months.

The children are happy and in good routines. This is a shared care role working alongside the mother and current nanny. Both parents are very involved, and the father works from home in London and Barbados.

The family are based between London and Ireland and travel extensively, particularly spending approximately November to March/April in Barbados, where they have a beachfront property. The nanny must be happy to travel, be away from home for extended periods, and provide sole charge/proxy parenting care when required. The family have a Labrador at their home in Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the day-to-day care, routines and development of the children.
• Working collaboratively with the mother, current nanny and wider household team.
• Completing all nursery duties, including children’s laundry and keeping bedrooms/playrooms tidy.
• Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the children when required.
• Providing flexible evening cover, paid as overtime.
• Coordinating days off with the other nanny so the family have nanny cover across all 7 days (there is flexibility with the 2 days off per week).

Ideal Nanny:

• Fluent English speaker.
• Experienced with babies and children of similar ages.
• Energetic, fun and flexible, with a warm personality.
• Relaxed yet professional and responsible in approach.
• Confident swimmer.
• Confident flyer.
• Driver essential.
• Ideally has longevity in previous family roles.
• Comfortable around dogs (The family have a Labrador at their home in Ireland).

Perks of the Role:

• Excellent salary of £65,000–£75,000 gross per annum.
• Private bedroom and bathroom provided in London and Barbados. Separate nanny flat in Ireland, shared with the other nanny, with own bedroom and bathroom. Nanny may stay in their room/apartment on days off or during vacation if they wish.
• Housekeeper twice a week in London; Full-time housekeeper in Ireland; Full-time housekeeping staff and chef in Barbados, with the chef also preparing meals for the children and nanny.
• Opportunity to spend extended periods in Barbados at the family’s beachfront property.