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Nanny / Childcare / Babysitter

Company:Shifting Paradigms Ltd t/a British Nannies
Salary:£13 to £16.80 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Colchester, CO1 1XD
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:5 Sept 2026
Closing date:5 Oct 2026
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Summary

Pay: £14.00-£16.80 per hour

Job Description:

Job Summary

Nanny / Childcare Professional – Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible – Throughout the UK

Are you an experienced Nanny or Childcare Provider looking for flexible work in your area Join British Nannies and become part of a trusted childcare team providing high-quality home-based care.

About the Role

We are currently hiring professional Nannies to join our dynamic and diverse childcare team. As a Back-Up Nanny, you will work with various families offering in-home childcare when their regular caregiver is unavailable.

This flexible position is ideal for nannies, childminders, nursery workers, early years practitioners, and childcare assistants looking to build strong relationships with local families without being tied to one employer.

What We Offer

✅ Flexible hours – Choose from 20+, 30+, 40+ hours/week or ad-hoc nanny work

✅ Up to £16.91/hour (gross) – Depending on your childcare experience and qualifications

✅ Weekly pay – Paid promptly every week

✅ Travel pay for longer commutes

✅ Bonus pay – Earn up to 4 extra hours for select jobs

✅ Work-life balance – Your well-being is our priority

✅ Work anywhere in the UK – We support your relocation

✅ Start within 2 days – Fast-track onboarding

✅ Auto-enrol pension and performance bonuses

✅ Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, or zero-hours contracts available

Job Responsibilities

Provide safe, nurturing, and engaging care to children in their own homes

Follow family instructions and routines

Build trusting relationships with both children and parents

Be adaptable – every family and child is unique

Communicate clearly with parents and our support team

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