Yosmary

My Requirements

Nanny (Emotionally Responsive, Connection-Focused) – 26-Week Contract

Start: 04/03/2026?End: 26/08/2026?Hours: 08:00–17:30
Potential extension to: 04/01/2027
Location: Home with parent working in a separate room
Pets: Household includes two friendly cats (must not be allergic or fearful)
Pay range: £15–£20/hour, depending on experience and fit

We are looking for a warm, emotionally attuned nanny to care for our child (12–20 months) using a connection-based, responsive and gentle approach. The ideal candidate supports secure attachment, emotional regulation, and playful cooperation, while providing structured routines and developmental play.

Key Responsibilities
Full daily care: feeding, diapering, dressing, bottle prep/sterilising
Age-appropriate play, sensory activities, reading, outdoor time
Emotional support, gentle limits, co-regulation and child-led connection play
Support early, low-pressure potty learning
Manage naps and consistent daily routines
Child-related housekeeping: laundry, toy rotation, tidy play areas
Simple child-focused errands
Daily handover notes and clear communication with parent working from home

Schedule
Warm-up period (first 12 weeks):
Weeks 1–6: 1 day/week
Weeks 7–12: 2 days/week
After week 12: 3 days/week, 08:00–17:30

Requirements
Experience with infants/toddlers (12–20 months)
Emotionally responsive, patient, and connection-focused caregiving style
Comfortable with two cats
Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List (or Update Service)
Two recent references (verbal)
Verified ID/right-to-work
Paediatric First Aid
Confident supporting routines while being child-led and flexible

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Daily Routine Example With Timings (08:00–17:30)
(Flexible based on child’s cues and development)

08:00 – 08:10 | Arrival & Connection, Warm greeting, 10 minutes of child-led play, Quick check-in with parents
08:10 – 08:30 | Breakfast & Clean-Up
08:30 – 08:40 | Diaper Change / Optional Potty Sit, Playful cooperation, Gentle encouragement, no pressure
08:40 – 09:30 | Morning Activity Block, Outdoor walk, park time, sensory or gross-motor play
09:30 – 09:45 | Snack09:45 – 10:30 | Indoor Learning & Play, Books, music, puzzles, language building
10:30 – 12:00 | Nap Routine + Nap, Child sleeps; nanny: Meal prep, Laundry, Toy rotation / tidy child areas
12:00 – 12:30 | Wake & Lunch + Clean-Up
12:30 – 12:40 | Optional Potty Sit / Diaper Change
12:40 – 14:00 | Outdoor Time / Gross Motor Play
14:00 – 14:15 | Quiet Time / Independent Play Books, reassurance
14:15 – 14:30 | Snack
14:30 – 15:30 | Afternoon Activity Block, Art, sensory play, music, pretend play
15:30 – 16:00 | Optional Short Nap or Calm Play
16:00 – 16:10 | Potty Sit / Diaper Change
16:10 – 17:00 | Connection Play & Wind-Down, Playful interaction, Gentle support through emotions, Toy tidying together
17:00 – 17:30 | Handover to Parents, Daily notes, Next-day prep