About the Role
An international family seeks an experienced full-time nanny/proxy parent for a 5-year-old child. The role involves live-in care during term-time in London and accompanying the family on holidays, primarily in the Bahamas. The ideal candidate will provide stability, discretion, and continuity of care, acting as a trusted and steady presence.
Responsibilities
- Provide warm and consistent care, supporting the child’s emotional wellbeing.
- Manage all childcare and household duties during the week, acting as proxy parent and managing the home and daily schedules.
- Establish and maintain a calm, predictable routine to promote security and development.
- Accompany the family on international travel between the Bahamas and London, adapting seamlessly to changing schedules.
- Act as a trusted and steady presence, fostering a secure and supportive environment.
- Work collaboratively and in close partnership with the parent.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and flexibility at all times.
- Provide light household management support to assist with overall organisation and smooth running of the home.
- Engage in creative and healthy cooking.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally and adapt to a fluid schedule.
- High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
- Confident, thoughtful communicator.
- Experience in private households with international travel.
- Household management experience.
- Full driving licence, preferably.
- Ability to spend majority of holidays in the Bahamas or travelling.
- Previous experience with sole charge responsibilities and regular proxy parenting.
- Very flexible approach and completely trustworthy and reliable.
- Experience with similar aged children and supporting them educationally.
Location
- London
- Bahamas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Live-in
- Live-out
- Proxy parent
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- From £70,000 gross, DOE
