A lovely family with two children (G5 and B3) from Barnes are looking for a full-time live-in nanny, who is fluent in Italian. Their current nanny has been with them for 4.5 years, a testament to what a nice family they are. The nanny should start end of January 2022.

They are looking for someone warm and loving, but who can be firm and command respect. The nanny should take a lead with children's development and learning while parents are away.

HOURS: Mon - Thursday 7am-7pm, Fri 7am to 9.30am + one night of weekday babysitting. Occasional weekend babysitting may be required and will be paid in addition to the regular pay.

PAY: £400 pwn.

ACCOMMODATION: They have a large double bedroom and shower room which is accessed from a separate entrance. Nanny can use separate kitchen within playroom and the playroom as living space in the evenings.

DUTIES: Wake up, wash, dress, give breakfast, teeth cleaning for kids. Take one or other to school or nursery. In term time use child-free time to shop and cook for kids, tidy their rooms, do their laundry, prepare school items and birthday presents etc. Pick 3-year old up from nursery at midday, give him lunch, educational play until daughter returns from school (dropped back by family friend), prepare dinner for both, do homework with daughter, give bath, put in PJ's, do teeth ready for Mamma to come home. Out of term time, as above but accompany to activities, organise play-dates and devise educational play. They have a cleaner twice a week, but help tidying, unloading dishwasher and with laundry appreciated.

TRAVEL: Up to three weeks within Europe.

DRIVING: Driving license would be a plus!