Specialist Nanny / PA in St. Albans. A fantastic full-time opportunity available for a dedicated, organised and professional Specialist Nanny / PA to support a fabulous young lady with a Visual Impairment. Salary £39,600.00 Gross per Annum Nearest Station: St Albans City Train Station Wage/Salary: £19.20 Weekdays | £20.20 Weekends | £39,600.00 per annum. All figures quoted in gross. Driver Essential? Yes, and with your own car for work purposes. Mileage paid, along with business insurance costs if required. Essential: Experienced Nanny and confident moving into a PA role working within a busy family home. This role is open to female applicants only. Nonsmoker / Vaper Desirable: Nanny with experience working with a Visually Impaired teen / young person, and an understanding of Braille. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Term-time: Monday to Friday: Split shift, 7.00am – 9.00am, then 2.30pm – 8.00pm. School Holidays: 4 weekdays 8.00am – 5.00pm. Availability to work one day every other weekend for 5 hours to assist Zara with activities. Family Pets: Two family dogs. Recruiter: Jade (url removed) About this client/child: Zara is the oldest of 3 children, she is 12 years old and attends a local mainstream high school; she is a bright young lady, who enjoys school and learning, and is doing very well academically. Zara is a very active girl who loves gymnastics, swimming and all things arts and crafts. Zara is registered blind and requires practical support and guidance in day-to-day life; she needs a Specialist Nanny / PA to enable and promote her independence. Zara can experience high levels of anxiety, especially if she is struggling to complete a task. This is a dynamic position, Mum and Dad need a Nanny / PA that can manage a busy household and keep things ticking over. Overview of role: The main aspect of this role is supporting Zara to access the world around her and participate in all activities. The Specialist Nanny / PA will be a confident sighted guide, able to use computer technology to help support Zara with her schoolwork. You’ll support Zara to safely use social media to keep up with her peers. Facilitate her in all aspects of her day to day and provide practical support whilst she participates in gymnastics and swimming. The Specialist Nanny / PA will be a point of contact with Zara’s school, ensuring she has the support required to access learning. Zara does not let her Visual Impairment hold her back and needs a Specialist Nanny / PA with the same outlook; someone who sets the bar high in terms of expectations. The typical Nanny duties such as school runs, preparing meals for the children and light household duties are all included. Full training and support provided by Zara’s case management team to equip you with the skills to support a young person with a VI. When the children are at school, that time of the day is your own. Additional hours worked will be paid at the quoted rates above. Who this job would suit: A positive, engaging, organised and active Nanny / PA. This role is all encompassing and requires a dedicated, energetic and proactive person who enjoys working in a busy environment, and is confident in a sole charge position. You must be a driver, with your own car. This position is open to Female applicants only. What’s great about this job: Opportunities like this do not come around often, this is a fantastic role working with a great family. Zara is an incredible young lady, she is ambitious and has yet to reach her full potential, with your support you can really make a positive impact on her life. You will receive excellent training and support in this position with the opportunity to work in collaboration with many professionals. A truly unique and dynamic position – please apply today Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client