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Part-Time Nanny (Live-In or Live-Out) - near Basingstoke, Hampshire Sole charge of two children (7 & 4) · start September 2026 · driver essential At a glance Position: Part-time, sole-charge nanny for two children — a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy Location: Rural Hampshire, a ten-minute drive from Basingstoke (school in Twyford) Start date: Ideally 14 September 2026 but happy to wait a couple of weeks for the right person Live-in or live-out: Your choice - both welcome Hours: Term time approx. 20 hours/week; school holidays 40 hours/week (Monday–Thursday, 8am–6pm) Salary: Live-in: £1,600–£2,000 gross per month (private annexe + all food included). Live-out £15–£18 gross/hour — dependent on experience, plus a weekly fuel allowance. We're happy to pay an annualised salary (the same steady amount each month, year-round) rather than variable hourly pay. Driving: Essential - your own car and a full, clean UK licence Comfortable with dogs: We have a 1.5 year old golden labrador About our family We’re a warm, fun-loving family in the Hampshire countryside, ten minutes from Basingstoke. We love being outdoors, playing games and a bit of kitchen dancing - but we care about our children being kind, respectful and happy at home. We’re easy to talk to, clear about what we’re asking, and genuinely respectful of your time and your space. The role Term time (approx. 20 hours a week) – Occasional morning school drop-off at Twyford (about a 25-minute drive each way) – School pick-up from Twyford 4-5 afternoons per week – Home for homework, dinner and bath, with a handover to us at 6pm – Remaining hours: preparing the children’s meals, their laundry, keeping their rooms and belongings tidy, and some light housework School holidays (40 hours a week) – Monday to Thursday, 8am–6pm – Full, fun days with the children - outings, activities, holiday clubs and play dates (there’s plenty to do locally) – The occasional Friday, when grandparents are away (paid separately) What we offer – If you live in: your own private, self-contained annexe - bedroom, kitchen and bathroom — adjoining the house, with all food included – A weekly fuel/mileage allowance – A clear finish at 6pm most days - your evenings are genuinely your own – Easy-going, respectful employers who value your independence and won’t intrude on your time off – Paid holiday, a written contract and job description, and a three-month probationary period – A settled, long-term role with a family who’ll look after you Essential requirements – Around five years’ or more sole-charge nanny experience with primary and early-years-age children – Your own car and a full, clean UK driving licence - confident on country lanes, A-roads and motorways – An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), ideally on the Update Service – A current paediatric first aid certificate – The right to work in the UK – Excellent spoken and written English – Contactable references from recent roles – A confident cook, and
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