Live In Nanny/educator

**Nanny with Special Needs experience required** Visa sign off eligible.

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Live-In Nanny to join our family on our rural cattle property. This unique position offers the opportunity to live in a beautiful countryside setting while providing essential care and support for our daughter Gracie who has a rare neurological condition called Syngap1. Gracie is a beautiful, bubbly child that loves riding horses, swimming and driving around the farm and playing with her friends. Her symptoms are controlled with medication but can range from, seizures, behaviour difficulties and lack of verbal communication.
We have 2 other children however eldest is in boarding school and youngest attends school in town.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about child development, genuine love of children, enjoys outdoor activities, and is comfortable and able to adapt to to a rural environment.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide daily care for our special needs child Gracie (10), including facilitating her home school schedule, online speech therapy sessions and organising educational activities.
-administering her medication if needed. – Prepare healthy meals and snacks for her, accommodating any dietary restrictions. – Engage in outdoor activities, promoting physical health and a love for nature. – Maintain a safe and clean environment for the children, including tidying up play areas and bedrooms. – Assist with morning and evening routines, including dressing, bathing, and bedtime preparations. – Communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s activities, progress, and any concerns. – Help with light household duties, such as laundry and cleaning their play areas. – Be available for occasional care during evenings, weekends and overnights as needed (additional compensation for these times).
-Outdoor help with gardening, cleaning etc will be required.

**Qualifications:**

- Previous experience as a nanny, babysitter, or support care worker. – Strong understanding of child development and appropriate caregiving techniques. – Ability to work independently and as part of a family team.
-TRUSTWORHTY – Comfortable living in a rural setting with a willingness to adapt to the lifestyle. – Valid driver’s licence. – CPR and First Aid certification is a plus. – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Benefits:**

- Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. – Private living accommodations on the property. – Opportunities for travel with the family both nationally and internationally.
-Attend horse events on weekends with the family and is a great social opportunity to meet new people. – A supportive and friendly family environment.
-Car for private use when time off
-5 day schedule 45 hour week (unless wkd work is required).

**Application Process:**
If you are a caring and responsible individual who is excited about the prospect of working on a rural cattle property while nurturing and educating children, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for our family.

This job description can be tailored further based on specific needs or preferences.