Lead Special Needs Nanny & Household Manager & Weekend Special Needs Nanny

Lead Special Needs Nanny & Household Manager

Forest Lodge, Sydney NSW
Approximately 36 Hours Per Week
$60–$65 per hour + super
Long-Term Opportunity

A wonderful opportunity to join a warm, professional family in Forest Lodge as their Lead Special Needs Nanny & Household Manager. This is a unique role combining special needs childcare, disability support, family assistance and household management. The family is seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised professional who will become a trusted and valued part of their household.

The family has five children and both parents are professionals who work part-time from home. The children share their time between two family homes and the role operates around a regular fortnightly roster, with some flexibility required during school holidays and occasional roster changes.

Key Responsibilities;

• Providing care and support for five children. 14, 14, 10, 10 & 9 years

• Supporting a 14-year-old girl with significant physical disabilities and additional needs.

• Personal care including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, wheelchair assistance and manual handling.

• Supporting therapy and communication strategies.

• School drop-offs and pick-ups and children's activities.

• Preparing healthy family meals.

• Children's laundry and household organisation.

• Grocery shopping and errands.

• Managing family calendars, appointments and household administration.

• Liaising with therapists and external providers.

• Helping ensure the household runs smoothly and proactively anticipating the family's needs.

• Occasional travel and additional support during school holidays may be required.

Candidate requirements;

• An experienced Nanny, Disability Support Worker, Family Assistant or Household Manager.

• Clear current Police Check

• Working with children check

• First Aid and CPR

• Drivers licence (car provided for work)

• Previous disability experience is highly regarded.

• Confident supporting children with additional needs.

• Warm, caring and genuinely passionate about children.

• Highly organised, proactive and hands-on.

• Physically capable and comfortable with manual handling and personal care.

• Calm, reliable, discreet and trustworthy.

• Flexibility

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Looking for a genuine long-term position.

This is a rare opportunity to become an integral part of a lovely family in a rewarding role offering stability, variety and genuine purpose.

Weekend Special Needs Nanny

Forest Lodge, Sydney NSW
Permanent, approx 26 Hours Per Fortnight
Long-Term Opportunity
Hourly rate dependent on Experience

A wonderful opportunity 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate requirements;

• An experienced Nanny, Disability Support Worker or similar.

• Clear 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 opportunity for an experienced professional seeking consistent weekend hours, guaranteed income and a meaningful long-term relationship with a wonderful family.

In your cover letter, please confirm which role you are applying for.