Weekend Nanny in Chester

Part-Time Nanny in Chester (Weekend Role)

Location: Chester, with some travel required
Role Type: Part-Time, Weekend-based
Hours: Flexible, but typically 7am 7pm (flexible when not traveling)
Accommodation: Provided for any overnight stays (self-contained, comfortable)
Income: subject to experience

Job Overview:

Happy Nest Nanny and Maternity Agency is proudly assisting a wonderful family in Chester in their search for a warm, experienced, and flexible weekend nanny. This part-time role will primarily focus on caring for two delightful children aged 5 and 2.5 years old.

The family are seeking someone for most Saturdays and at least 2 weekends per month. They deeply value a healthy work-life balance and are understanding about occasional flexibility around weekend commitments. The role includes occasional travel, overnight stays (with private accommodation), and the opportunity to provide holiday cover and babysitting, if desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for the children

• Engaging the children in age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and development

• Preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children

• Supporting daily routines, including bath time, bedtime, and nap schedules

• Light household duties related to the children, such as their laundry, tidying up toys, and keeping common areas clean and organised

• Working in partnership with the parents to ensure the smooth running of the household

• Babysitting on an ad-hoc basis, if desired

• Travelling with the family on occasion (with notice and travel support)

• Offering overnight care when needed with comfortable self-contained accommodation always provided

• Providing holiday cover for the family's full-time nanny when available

Key Dates for Immediate Coverage (Urgent):

July: Mon 14th (morning) Mon 21st (afternoon) Flexibility offered; 20th and 21st are especially important

• July: Fri 25th (5pm) Sun 27th (afternoon)

• September: Fri 5th (6pm) Mon 8th (7am)

Ideal Candidate:

• Warm, kind, and confident with children aged 2-6 years

• A proactive, experienced childcare professional with a flexible and helpful attitude

• Comfortable with overnight stays and occasional travel

• Happy to work collaboratively with parents, respecting their values and routines

• Committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment

• Holds an enhanced DBS, Paediatric First Aid, and at least 5 checkable references

Why Join This Family?
This is a genuinely lovely opportunity to work with a family who deeply value their nanny and want her to feel supported, appreciated, and happy in her role. They understand that weekend work is a big commitment and are respectful of work-life balance. The atmosphere is caring, warm, and relaxed and the children are a delight to care for.

Interested?
Please contact Happy Nest Nanny and Maternity Agency to express your interest, discuss your availability, and explore how you could be a wonderful fit for this family. We look forward to hearing from you!