Full-Time Family Assistant in Cotswold for a 2.5-Year-Old Girl

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in Cotswold in finding a Full-Time Family Assistant for their 2.5-year-old daughter. The Family Assistant would typically be needed Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, for a minimum of 40 hours a week, depending on the parents' work schedule. The Family Assistant should be flexible to come in early, stay late, and occasionally provide overnight care.

The best Family Assistant would be reliable, proactive, and engaging, who is passionate about supporting a child’s growth and helping a busy household run smoothly. This family is seeking a long-term caregiver who is excited to become part of a growing family and grow alongside them over the years. They are looking for someone who will work as an extension of the parents by reinforcing household rules and routines while providing attentive, developmentally focused care.

A strong candidate will prioritize keeping their daughter active, engaged, and socially connected through a variety of enriching activities and experiences both inside and outside the home. Their daughter is a very social and energetic child who loves spending time outdoors, meeting new friends, and participating in daily outings such as trips to the library, children’s museum, zoo, playgrounds, and botanical gardens. The family would love someone who enjoys planning fun, child-focused activities while supporting developmental milestones and assisting with potty training.

In addition to childcare responsibilities, the Family Assistant will help keep the home organized and well-stocked. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking their daughter to the grocery store and running general errands to maintain household and childcare essentials, including snacks, diapers, seasonal clothing, and other staple items.

Nanny Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting daily scheduling needs of the child (Feeding, Changing, Napping)

• Engaging with the child on an age-appropriate level

• Playing with the child both inside and outside the home

• Doing hands-on learning activities with the child

• Creating fun and engaging daily outings

Household Duties Include (Children are first priority):

• Children’s laundry and changing children’s sheets weekly

• Children’s meal prep, snacks, and meals

• Unloading/loading dishwasher

• Wiping down kitchen counters

• Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the children

• Cleaning common areas

• Emptying the diaper pail and stocking diapers and wipes

• Grocery shopping and general errands

Pets: The family has two dogs, a Hound mix and a Lab mix. The Family Assistant will be asked to feed them and let them into the back yard.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 3 years of professional nanny experience

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• Be non-smoking/vaping

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• Must be able to swim

• Nanny should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus

• Must be up to date on childhood vaccinations, the annual Flu Vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts August 10th

• Legal pay is offered at an hourly rate of $28-$30, depending on experience

• Continued pay while the family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 Paid Sick Days

• Paid Mileage for driving on the Job

• Paid Major Holidays

• Annual performance-based bonus