Job Ref: BLN094
Job title: Live in Nanny
Location: Near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Start date: End of August/Beginning of September ( family are very flexible if they need to wait for right person)
Hours: up to 40 hours per week
6am – 10am then 3pm – 7pm roughly
Days: 3-5 days per week ( can be flexible)
Children: Two Boys aged 6 year and 10 months
Salary: Around £16.50 per hour for live in
Live in accommodation: Separate annex style building on site with bedroom, ensuite, living area with access to cooking and cleaning facilities within the main house or at the nearby property on site. All bills included plus access to family swimming pool. Local amenities within walking distance of the property.
Additional information
- Must have own vehicle with clean driving license – work mileage paid
- Family have a friendly dog
- Opportunities to travel with the family if interested
- Standard nanny duties required to include childrens laundry and preparing meals
Our client is seeking a wonderful, proactive live‑in nanny to join their household and provide consistent support with their two young boys. The father works full time, so the nanny will work predominantly alongside the mother in a sole charge / shared care arrangement depending on the rhythm of the day.
The daily schedule is split into two supportive shifts — an early‑morning block and an evening block — to ensure the children’s routines run smoothly. There will be occasions where the nanny may work the hours in one continuous stretch, with the finish time adjusted accordingly. Flexibility and good communication are key.
The boys thrive with a nanny who is engaged, outdoorsy, and creative. They particularly enjoy:
- Outdoor play — parks, nature walks, garden activities
- Swimming — regular trips to the pool
- Vehicles and transport — anything with wheels
- Crafts — hands-on, age-appropriate projects
- Reading and audiobooks — calm, engaging story time
Candidate qualities
- Warm, confident, and able to balance shared care with moments of sole charge
- Comfortable with a split‑shift schedule
- Enjoys planning activities and supporting early learning
- Happy in a live‑in role and able to integrate into a friendly, busy household
Candidate requirements ( or be willing to obtain)
- A minimum of 2 years experience working as a nanny
- Must be DBS Enhanced checked ( on the update service)
- 12 hour Paediatric first aid trained
- Confident driver
- Excellent checkable references from recent/current employment
If you are interested in the position or would like to apply please email your CV to contact@blossomnanniesuk.com
