After-School Childcare Provider / Nanny (Long-Term) - Mount Merrion

After-School Childcare Provider / Nanny (Long-Term)

Location: Mount Merrion
Children: Two school-aged children – one girl (5, turning 6 in August) and one boy (8, turning 9 in January 2027)
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Overview

We are seeking a warm, reliable, and experienced after-school childcare provider or nanny to support a family with two school-aged children on a long-term basis. The role involves school pick-up and after-school care at home and would suit someone looking for consistent, part-time afternoon work.

The family is ideally looking for someone to begin at the start of the new school year (end of August). However, to support a smooth transition, they would like to arrange introductions and some initial sessions in May / June while the school term is still running.

Key Responsibilities

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  Collect children from school at 4.00 pm (school is approximately 2.5 km from home - Clonskeagh)

  
  


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  Provide attentive, age-appropriate after-school care at home

  
  


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  Support routines such as snacks, homework, play, and wind-down time

  
  


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  Maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing environment at all times

  
  


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  Follow the family’s guidance and safeguarding expectations

  
  

Requirements

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  Experience caring for school-aged children

  
  


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  Full driving licence and access to own car (Preferred for school pick-up)

  
  


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  Reliable and punctual

  
  


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  Availability Tuesday to Thursday during the stated hours

  
  


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  Interest in a long-term arrangement

  
  


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  German language skills are a benefit but not essential (children are fluent in English & German)

  
  


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  Strong safeguarding awareness

  
  


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  Relevant references and childcare checks (e.g. DBS), or willingness to obtain them

  
  

Additional Context

A parent typically finishes work at 6.00 pm and is usually home by around 6.30 pm, though 7.00 pm provides safe flexibility.

About Wellthy

This search is being coordinated by Wellthy, a care coordination service that supports families with sourcing and arranging childcare. Wellthy will act as the initial point of contact, support the matching process, and help ensure safeguarding and onboarding steps are in place.

Please note: the role itself is directly with the family. Wellthy does not employ childcare providers but facilitates introductions and coordination.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please get in touch with a brief summary of your experience, availability, and location. Further details can be shared following initial contact.