Nanny
As a Nanny you’ll provide care for one or more children in a family home as a service.
Being a Nanny
You’ll work in partnership with the family, responsible for the safety and development of the children. You’ll provide care for one or more children, teach them good manners, maintain a clean and safe environment and organise creative activities such as crafting or drawing.
If required, you’ll have duties such as:
- preparing meals
- helping them with their homework
- transporting children to and from school
- schedule naps
- complete household chores.
About the workplace
You may live-in or live-out of the home, this will depend upon the needs of the family. You’ll be employed through a personal contract with parents.
Getting started as a Nanny
You will be responsible for registration with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), complete a DBS check and take out insurance. Some local authorities offer start-up grants to help set up your childminding business and further guidance is available at PACEY.
To be successful in this role you'll need:
- to enjoy working with children
- a caring and patient nature
- an adaptable and flexible approach
- good communication skills, including verbal and listening skills
- imagination and creativity
Required Qualifications
No qualifications needed
You might want to consider the Introduction to childcare programme that covers the essentials you need to start working in childcare.
