Full-Time Live-In Nanny - Istanbul, Turkey

A warm and welcoming private family in Istanbul, Turkey, seeks a kind, professional, and experienced live-in nanny to support a hands-on mother caring for her 9-month-old baby girl. This is not a sole-charge position; the nanny will work closely with the mother in a respectful, fully involved caregiving environment. The usual schedule will be 8-10 hrs per day (although there will be opportunities for 1-2hr breaks during this time), 6 days per week, with scope for an extra afternoon off each week if preferred. The family would love the nanny to start asap and will obtain a visa for working in Turkey - candidates with EU passports would be preferred.

Responsibilities

This is a fully staffed household; the nanny’s focus will be solely on the baby and support for the mother:

Assist the mother with all aspects of baby care

Provide stimulating, age-appropriate activities and play

Maintain cleanliness of nursery and baby’s items

Accompany the mother on outings or appointments as needed

Light mealtime cleanup (especially on weekends)

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a career nanny with a calm, nurturing presence and a collaborative mindset. The family values adaptability, clear communication, and a strong understanding of infant care and development.

5+ years professional childcare experience

Fluent English speaker

Non-smoker

Paediatric First Aid & Infant CPR (valid certification)

Being able to travel to USA, UK, Europe

EU passport, preferably

Ideally candidates should be confident in the water, although don't need to be very strong swimmers!

Salary and Benefits

€5000 pcm net

Private ensuite room on a separate floor

3 weeks paid leave

Regular Full-Time