Weekend Special Needs Nanny
Permanent, approx 20 Hours Per Fortnight
Long-Term Opportunity
Hourly rate dependent on Experience, Casual/Contract

A wonderful prospect to join a warm, professional family in Forest Lodge as their Weekend Special Needs Nanny. This is a long-term position supporting a family with five children, including a 14-year-old girl with significant physical disabilities and additional needs.

The successful candidate will provide caring, engaging and reliable weekend support, helping the family enjoy relaxed and well-organised weekends while providing the children with continuity and support.
Caring for and engaging with the five children.
Providing additional support to the child with physical disabilities and additional needs.
Assistance with personal care including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and wheelchair support.
Manual handling and transfers using appropriate equipment.
Supporting therapy and communication strategies as required.
Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks.
Supporting activities, outings and family routines.
Children's laundry and light household tidying associated with the children.
Providing additional support during school holidays.




Occasional weekday relief when required.
Occasional travel with the family or overnight support when required.
An experienced Nanny, Disability Support Worker or similar.
Transparent current Police Check
Working with children check
First Aid and CPR
Drivers licence (car provided for work)
Previous disability experience is highly regarded.
Confident and comfortable supporting a child with additional needs.
Warm, caring, energetic and engaging with children.
Calm, responsible and highly reliable.
Physically capable of assisting with personal care and manual handling.
Proactive and able to work independently.
Comfortable working collaboratively with the parents and existing nanny.
Looking for a genuine long-term position with a lovely family.

This is a fantastic prospect for an experienced professional seeking consistent weekend hours, guaranteed income and a meaningful long-term relationship with a wonderful family.

Pay: $55.00 – $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 12.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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