We are looking for an experienced nanny to care for our daughter, Isabella, an energetic, happy and relaxed little girl of 7 months.

We are a young family living in Balham, SW12. I will be returning to work 4 days a week (my husband works full time with some travel). We work in demanding jobs and so we are looking for someone with enthusiasm, flexibility and initiative.

We are looking for the following:
A fun, creative, energetic and warm person to be our live out nanny
Several years nanny experience in the UK with checkable references
Experience as sole charge of young (<12mths) children and toddlers
Start date September 2010
CRB check
Fluent written and spoken English
First Aid certificate
Non smoker
Available for one year minimum
Live within short commuting distance of SW12 / Balham area
Energy and punctuality are essential
Music a bonus

The job will entail:
Full time care of Isabella
40 hours a week (4 days a week 8am – 6pm)
Entertaining Isabella, including taking her to music and activity classes, the swings, play dates with our circle of mums etc
Cooking fresh and healthy meals
Some flexibility over hours (eg a few extra hours on an ad-hoc basis in return for an earlier finish another day)
Some light housekeeping relating to the children (e.g. children’s washing, tidying etc)

We will pay a good salary for the right candidate. We are happy for you to come and spend time with us to get to know us and see if you would like us as a family.

Please do NOT email unless you fit the criteria.

Please send a CV and contact details to lisa.branson@gmail.com