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Here at Call the Nanny we welcome reliable, experienced and enthusiastic nannies, mother’s helps, maternity nurses and babysitters to register. We have lots of exciting job opportunities throughout Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas of Dorset. To see our criteria for registration please see our candidates page.
To apply for any of our vacancies below please email your interest, sending an up to date CV to info@callthenanny.co.uk and we will be in touch.
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Various locations throughout Dorset and Hampshire Ad hoc babysitting/nanny work Babysitters and nannies required for various bookings throughout Dorset and Hampshire. The bookings will take place either in families' homes, hotels or at event venues. Babysitters/nannies will receive £14-20 per hour with a minimum booking time of 3 hours. Candidates are required to hold professional childcare experience, excellent references, a current DBS police check, a current paediatric first aid certificate and clean driving licence. To register with Call the Nanny please send an up to date cv to info@callthenanny.co.uk and we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Salary: £14-20 per hour Start date: ASAP
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Job Title: Part-Time Nanny (Permanent) Location: Poole, Dorset, BH14 About the Role: Call the Nanny is working on behalf of a family seeking a dedicated and caring part-time nanny to join their family on a permanent basis for two days per week, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 8am-5pm. The role involves caring for a one-year-old and a three-year-old in their home and within the local area. Key Responsibilities: • Provide engaging and educational activities tailored to the children’s developmental needs. • Take the children on outings and to local activities. • Prepare healthy, fresh meals for the children. • Maintain tidiness in the children’s play areas and bedrooms. • Assist with wardrobe management and organisation. Requirements: • Previous experience in childcare, preferably with young children. • Excellent checkable references. • DBS police check. • Paediatric first aid training. • Professional and reliable. • A driver’s license is desirable but not essential. Position Details: • Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 AM to 5 PM. • Salary: £16 to £20 gross per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. • Start Date: As soon as possible, but the family is willing to wait for the right candidate.
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TEMPORARY NANNY NEEDED – 6 Weeks from 5th January 2026 📍 West Moors, BH22 £14–£18 gross per hour Live-in (Annex) or Live-out Min. 40 hours per week Call the Nanny are working on behalf of a family looking for an experienced, warm and proactive Temporary Nanny to support them through a busy period for 6 weeks from 5th January 2026 to 15th February inclusive. Children: • 8-month-old baby • 3-year-old Schedule: • Up to 6 days per week (can be flexible) • Regular breaks during the day • 1–2 full days off (choose from Mon/Weds/Fri when children are in nursery) • Some weekend availability needed • Bonus if you can work some ad-hoc hours before the start date The Role: • Shared and sole charge care • Baby routine: feeds, naps, changing, play • Engaging activities for the 3-year-old • Healthy snacks & light meal prep • Children’s laundry & keeping play areas tidy • Evening/Bedtime support when needed • Being flexible and supportive while Mum studies and dad travels abroad for work The ideal candidate: • Minimum 2 years nannying experience • Experience working with babies & toddlers • Calm, reliable, and organised with a good sense of humour • DBS checked and paediatric first aid trained with excellent references • Able to commute or live-in for the full contract Live-in Accommodation: Private annexe attached to the family home (separate entrance & living space). Interested?
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TEMPORARY NANNY REQUIRED 📍Parkstone, Poole, BH12 Dates required: 12 weeks from 1st June to 23rd August 2026 Ages of children: 14, 9, 8 and 3 years old Salary: £16-18 gross per hour depending on experience (family will consider a junior Nanny) Total payment for the 12 week booking: £3848.00-£4329.00 gross plus opportunities for overtime. Term-time working hours: 6-8.30am then 4-8pm over 3-4 days per week (Monday to Friday) School holiday working hours from 21st July: 6-8.30am then 5-8pm over 3-4 days per week (Monday to Friday) Shift pattern: 3 days per week for the first 3 weeks, then 4 shifts per week on the 4th week, then the cycle repeats. Call the Nanny are working with a lovely family known to the agency. The agency has placed their previous Nanny who has been with them for 16 months. The position involves supporting a student nurse with her 4 children (all girls) aged 14, 9, 8 and 3 years old whilst she is on her final block of placements at Poole Hospital. The Nanny will arrive at 6am and assist with getting the children up and dressed in the morning, preparing breakfast and dropping the children off to school and nursery (leaving the house at 8am and finishing at 8.30am). The eldest child walks herself to and from school. In the afternoon the Nanny will pick up the youngest 3 children from their local school/after school club and nursery, then take them home and follow the afternoon/evening routine staying until 8pm when the mother returns home from work. During term-time pick up will be from 4pm and in the school holidays (from 21st July) the children will attend holiday clubs and be picked up from 5pm. The afternoon/evening routine will involve preparing snacks after school, preparing a simple evening meal, helping with homework/reading, overseeing showers/bathtime and getting the children ready for bed/putting the youngest to bed. The 14 year old is very independent and enjoys her own space. During the school holidays she may wish to socialise with friends and this is fine as long as she keeps both the Nanny and mother informed of her whereabouts. The girls are caring, energetic and very loving. They have enjoyed being with their previous Nanny and doing lots of fun, stimulating activities. The Nanny has very much become part of the family. They enjoy helping around the house and getting involved with cooking the evening meal. They are very active and love playing games and bouncing on the trampoline in the garden or going to the park in good weather. The mother is happy for the Nanny to use her initiative. Her main priority is that the children are safe, cared for, and supported. Play dates may occasionally be requested during the holidays, but these would always be agreed in advance and not placed as pressure on the nanny. May involve dropping the children off to their friends houses. What the family are looking for: * Confident and experienced caring for four children * Reliable and punctual * Driver with own car (essential) * Comfortable with school and holiday club runs * Able to prepare simple evening meals * Support homework where needed * Calm, organised, and able to manage a lively household * Flexible within the agreed shift structure * Must have a current DBS police check and paediatric first aid training This is a temporary but very important role during the mother’s final placement block, so consistency and reliability are essential.