About the Family
A Dutch-German family of three in Berlin-Neukölln is looking for an experienced, reliable, and nurturing nanny to help care for their newborn son.
Berlin is now their family base, although the father regularly travels for work. As first-time parents, they are looking for a trusted caregiver who can provide additional support during the newborn stage, particularly while the father is traveling.
The mother is currently on maternity leave and would love to have someone who can work alongside her, help with the baby’s daily care, and give her some much-needed time for herself.
The family is open to establishing a long-term relationship with their nanny, beginning with a six-month contract and potentially increasing the hours as their son grows.
Responsibilities
The nanny’s primary responsibility will be providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for the baby.
Tasks will include:
- Soothing, comforting, and engaging with the newborn
- Changing nappies, bathing, and dressing
- Supporting naps and healthy sleep routines
- Assisting with bottle feeding when appropriate
- Caring for the baby independently when the parents are unavailable
- Supporting the mother with daily baby-care routines
- Providing age-appropriate stimulation and activities as the baby develops
Additional household support (a plus, not required):
- Tidying and keeping shared spaces organized
- Helping with laundry
- Preparing simple, healthy meals when time permits
The family already employs a cleaner, so general housecleaning is not expected.
Ideal Candidate
The family is looking for someone who is warm, dependable, and confident caring for very young babies.
Must-haves:
- Demonstrable hands-on experience caring for newborns
- Comfortable communicating in English
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
- Friendly, patient, and nurturing personality
- Honest and proactive communication
- Organized and respectful of the family’s household routines
- Willingness to follow the parents’ preferences and approach to childcare
- Openness to increasing weekly hours as the baby’s needs evolve
Nice-to-haves:
- German and/or Dutch language skills
- Some flexibility regarding working days and hours, agreed upon in advance
- Willingness to occasionally accompany the family on trips, including weekends
Schedule & Long-Term Outlook
The family would initially like approximately 10–12 hours of support per week, ideally divided into two or three shifts.
As their son becomes more independent and transitions into new developmental stages, they anticipate needing additional childcare hours.
