Full-time Nanny - Childcare Professional

Childcare & Wellbeing

• Provide attentive, high-quality, full-day childcare in the family home or placement location

• Ensure a safe, secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment at all times

• Support children’s emotional, social, and behavioural development

• Promote independence, confidence, and positive routines

Routines & Development

• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines (meals, naps, play, learning time)

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate educational, creative, and recreational activities

• Encourage development through play, conversation, reading, and outdoor activities

• Support transitions such as starting school, changing routines, or new siblings

Practical Child-Related Duties

• Prepare and handle children’s meals and snacks in line with basic food hygiene and safety practices, including awareness of allergies and dietary requirements

• Manage school runs, collections, and attendance at activities where required

• Support homework and age-appropriate learning tasks

• Maintain tidy, organised, child-safe bedrooms, play areas, and equipment

• Manage light child-related laundry and tidying only

Communication & Professional Practice

• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents regarding routines, progress, and any concerns

• Work collaboratively with the Watershed office team

• Follow all Watershed policies, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety standards

• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries within the family home

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ professional childcare experience (private family, creche, or agency)

• QQI Level 5 or higher in Early Learning & Care/Childcare or equivalent

• Children First Safeguarding Training (Tusla e-learning) or willingness to complete prior to placement

• Paediatric First Aid or willingness to complete prior to placement

• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills

• A warm, reliable, and professional approach to childcare

• Ability to work independently and responsibly within a family home/private environment

• Strong awareness of safe childcare practices, health & safety, and child wellbeing

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries within private family homes

• Willingness to provide written references and consent to Garda Vetting by the company

• Police clearance required where the applicant has lived outside Ireland for more than 6 consecutive months since the age of 18

• Proof of eligibility to work in the EU (no sponsorship provided)

• Ability to travel independently to placements across Dublin

• A genuine commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Desirable Skills & Experience (Not Essential)

• Basic food hygiene awareness or willingness to complete Food Safety training prior to placement

• Infection Prevention & Control awareness or willingness to complete training prior to placement (this training is provided where required)

• Manual Handling training (where duties require it) or willingness to complete training prior to placement

• Experience in long-term, live-in or live out, full-time nanny roles

• Experience with after-school care, school-age children, or mixed-age households

• Experience supporting school-age children, including homework routines and after-school care

• Infant and toddler care experience, including routines for feeding, sleep, and transitions

• Training or experience supporting children with additional needs or tailored routines

• Driving licence (preferred but not essential - must be able to travel independently to placements)

• Montessori training or qualification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent), particularly suited to home-based, child-led learning

• Additional training in child development, play-based learning, or positive behaviour support

• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing daily routines independently

• Driving licence (preferred but not essential - must be able to travel independently to placements)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, reflective of experience and qualifications

• Employed positions with Watershed Care Services Ireland (not self-employed or agency placements)

• Carefully matched full-time placements with families to provide consistency and stability

• Flexible scheduling aligned with agreed availability

• Garda Vetting support and a structured onboarding process

• Ongoing access to training and professional development relevant to your role

• Support from a dedicated office team, with clear communication and guidance

• Opportunities to take on additional hours or complementary childcare roles where available and desired

• Access to employee benefits schemes, including Bike to Work and Travel Tax Saver, where eligibility criteria are met

• Up to 32 days annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas; On a pro-rata basis, in line with Irish employment legislation

• Inclusion in staff recognition initiatives and team appreciation activities throughout the year