Live in Nanny in Amsterdam, Holland

About the job

Reference Number: LD102
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: pa, net, £41,000 - £42,000
Children: Eldest 2yrs and 4 month and youngest 5 months
Contract Length: Permanent
Working Days: 12 days on and 2 days off every fortnight. Days off must be a weekday
Start Date: January 2022

A family with two young children in Amsterdam are seeking a full-time live-in Nanny to work alongside the family’s other full time employed Nanny – must have right to work in EU!

Job Summary: A lovely entrepreneurial family, based in the South of Amsterdam, is looking for a fulltime, live-in junior nanny to support the family in taking care of the children. The family currently have two children (girl 5 months and girl 2 years). The family is looking for a servable, energetic, and discrete hard worker who is willing to work under the lead of the nanny/house manager who is already employed by the family. Flexibility and willingness to work varying hours are key in this position. The junior nanny will have one day off per week on a weekday and is on duty during the weekends.

The family is looking for someone who can bond with the children and willing to support them in their growth under the guidance of the family’s lead nanny. The ideal (junior) nanny will be warm and engaging while also able to set boundaries. Like the rest of the team, the Nanny functions as a role model for the children by promoting good manners, kindness, and respect. The (junior) nanny should feel comfortable taking sole charge of both children when needed. Fluent spoken English is a prerequisite. The family requires background checks from the prospective candidate. A driver license valid in the Netherlands is a plus. International travel will be required, and the junior nanny must be fully vaccinated to be able to travel with ease.

General duties:

Laundry
Maintain established children’s routines
Encouraging the children’s learning and development
Planning activities to encourage all areas of development e.g., personal, social, and emotional development
Playing with the children, reading to them, doing crafts, going on outings in the neighborhood.
Supervising play dates when needed.
Preparing healthy, simple children’s meals and snacks
Supporting the senior nanny/house manager in taking care of the children.
Travelling with the family
Tidying up after the children’s own activities
Packing and unpacking suitcases and other luggage before/after travel
Receiving parcels and other deliveries.
Keeping track of household supplies and stocks;
Grocery shopping and running errands.

Candidate requirements:

Experienced working alongside similar aged children.
The candidate must have a proactive attitude to support the child’s development whilst possessing a kind natured personality
Has right to work in EU
Able to work well as a team