Absolute Childcare

30/04/2026

That long weekend is nearly here....

30/04/2026

✨ Want to stand out to families and get placed faster? Here's how! ✨

We absolutely love helping nannies find their perfect family match — and a detailed, well-written CV is one of the best things you can do to get noticed quickly! 🌟

When you fill in your employment history on your CV, we need the following:

📅 Month AND year dates (e.g. March 2019 – June 2021)
👶 The ages of the children you cared for at the time
💛 A little about your day-to-day duties and responsibilities
(If you have had short jobs, include the reason for leaving.)

Here's a great example of what we love to see:

✅ March 2019 – June 2021 | Private Nanny
Sole charge of two children – a baby aged 4 months and a toddler aged 2. Responsibilities included all childcare routines, school runs, meal preparation and activity planning.
Reason for leaving: Children started School

Unfortunately we're unable to accept entries like:

❌ 2019 – 2021 | Nanny | Caring for children aged 0–12

Entries like this don't give families or agencies enough to go on and we are unable to verify your work history - If we can't verify your history, we can't represent you.

⏰ Please be prepared before you submit!

Tracking down dates and rewriting a CV takes time — for you AND for us — and it can slow down getting your profile in front of families.

Before you hit submit, make sure your CV already has all the details on it. Have your employment dates, and children's ages ready to go!

🤖 Using AI to write your CV? Amazing tool — but PLEASE check it afterwards!

AI can sometimes generalise or leave out the specific details that matter most in a nanny CV. Always read it back and make sure your real experience, actual dates and the children's ages are all in there. A polished, accurate CV will always get you further than a generic one!

If you'd like a hand updating your profile or have any questions, just drop us a message — we're always here to help you put your best foot forward! 🙌

27/04/2026

Please sign - our industry needs more regulation for Nannie’s, maternity nurses and tutors.

We believe that this sector needs more regulation. Anyone can call themselves a nanny, maternity nurse, or tutor without qualifications, training, or background checks. This can put children at risk.

27/04/2026

Let's talk CVs. 👀

Two habits we keep seeing that are quietly working against nanny applicants right now — and how to fix them.

❌ Leaving months off your employment dates.
"2022–2023" could mean 14 months or 6 weeks — we genuinely can't tell. As a reputable agency, checking for employment gaps is part of what we do. No months = we'll send it back and ask you to add the months - this is time consuming for everyone and delays your application. Please add months and years and ensure you get the dates correct as we will verify dates when we reference check.

❌ Loading your CV with "HNW" or "UHNW" labels.
Here's the thing — most 'standard' families read that and immediately think "not for us." You end up pigeon-holed and passed over for brilliant roles you'd actually love. The experience is great. The label? Less so. Drop it, and lead with your actual skills instead, unless you are intentionally targeting HNW families only.

✅ Adapt your CV for the role you apply for.
One CV does not fit all nanny roles — and this is the biggest mistake we see applicants make. Yes, it takes time and effort, but that effort will pay off. Highlight the experience that's most relevant to that specific role. It shows you've actually read the job description, and will make you stand out.

Your CV is your first impression — make it work for you, not against you. 💪

24/04/2026

Live in Nanny, Kensal Rise.
Driver essential.
ASAP start.
Salary £31,000 - 33,800 gross per annum.
Own room with ensuite.
Applicants must be in the UK for interviews and trial.

To apply, send CV to: [email protected]

24/04/2026

New Role | Teddington, TW11 | Part time Nanny Needed!
We have a gorgeous new position for a confident and experienced Nanny in Teddington. Our lovely clients are looking for a kind, caring and reliable Nanny to care for their boy twins aged one and a little girl aged three, three days per week. Hours are 7.00am–6.00pm and the salary is £22–23 gross per hour.

Twin experience is required or Nanny share experience.

You will be someone who absolutely loves a busy, rewarding role and takes real joy in shaping little lives!

End of August/September start. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and Paediatric First Aid essential. 💛

Get in touch with your CV: [email protected], Tel: 07973 435588

14/04/2026

References - so much more than a phone call or a piece of paper....

A portfolio of up to date references make you stand out from the crowd in this very competitive market.

13/04/2026

About time too I say!

What do you think Nannies? How important do you think Good food is for the children you care for? Do you notice a difference in behaviour if the children haven't had healthy home cooked food?

How do you deal with tricky eaters?

Top tips in comments please! I have many parents keen to know how to encourage their children to not be picky eaters!

Is there an age where its simply too late?

Menus are changing! See what's on the chopping block 🍽️

13/04/2026

The sun is shining, you are surviving on cold coffee and currently in the middle of your third toddler negotiation of the day!

Happy Monday Nannies, enjoy the sunshine and thank you for all you do.

chaos!

12/04/2026

As of 1 April 2026, the UK National Living Wage (for those 21 and over) is £12.71 gross per hour.

09/04/2026

East Sheen, SW14
Daily nanny for shared care of a baby (due in April) and a 3 and 5 year old. (At Part time pre school and full time school)
The ideal nanny will be playful, energetic and proactive. Children are very energetic and need a nanny happy to play and engage with a positive and warm personality. This is a busy family with lots going on.
To start ASAP
Driver preferred but not essential
Family have a dog
Applicants must have a ‘can do’ attitude and be happy to work in partnership with Mum.
Salary negotiable, in the region of £20-22 gross per hour.
CV to: [email protected]