Job specification

The position required: Nanny
Location: Chagford, Devon
Position start date: 01/10/2026 Flexible by a few days
Requirements: Full-time nanny
Duties: Nursery duties, Driving children, General tidying, Laundry and ironing, Grocery shopping
Nanny responsibility: The nanny will have sole charge
Preferred nanny attributes: Childcare qualifications, Ofsted registration, Childcare experience, DBS, Paediatric first aid training, Driver, Weaning experience, Available for babysitting and overtime, Non-smoker, Sleep training specialist, Potty training

Nanny duties and expectations
Feed and wind baby
Clean, sterilise, and assemble bottles
Come up with a daily activities to do with the baby
Ensure baby hits development milestones
Able to help baby with weaning
Able to know how to handle baby during emergencies eg choking
Laundry for baby
Keep nursery tidy
Know how to soothe baby, especially when gassy / has colic
Know how to sleep train baby
Know how to maintain existing routine as well as develop the routine as the baby gets older
Be nurturing towards the baby, eg sing and talk to the baby
Record and document feeds and wet nappies per day

Days and hours required
Days of work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday: 7am to 7pm
Tuesday: 7am to 7pm
Wednesday: 7am to 7pm
Thursday: 7am to 7pm
Friday: 7am to 7pm

Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round

The children
Number of children in this household: 1 child
Child 1 is a: Female Age: 2 months

New baby
New baby expected: No

The parents
Parent 1 is: The Mother and does not work
Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home

The family household
Accommodation type: Cottage
Location type: Country
Area type: Rural
Further details: Live in a house with an attached cottage to the main house
Family pets in this household: Yes
Details: Small/medium sized dog
Other household Family Members: No

Salary and perks
Salary offered: TBA
Car use: A car is provided for work use only
Further Details: If salary is on an annual basis, perks include insurance, pension

The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.

This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 01/10/2026.

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