Night Nanny with Special Needs Experience

Job Overview: Night Nanny (Special Needs)

Alistair, a professional working father based in Hull, is seeking a Part-Time Night Nanny to support his 14-year-old daughter. This is a highly specialized domestic role that requires a unique blend of medical/behavioral awareness and the ability to provide a calm, secure environment during the overnight hours. In the 2026 Hull care market, “Respite Night Care” is a vital service for working parents managing complex family dynamics.

Job Summary

• Employer: Alistair (Private Household)

• Location: Hull, United Kingdom

• Role Type: Part-time, Night shifts

• Family Context: Professional single-parent household; 14-year-old daughter with special needs.

• Core Focus: Overnight supervision, safety monitoring, and specialized care.

Key Responsibilities

While the specific nature of the daughter’s needs will be discussed during the interview, a Night Nanny in this context typically manages:

• Overnight Monitoring: Ensuring the child is safe, comfortable, and supervised throughout the night.

• Medical/Behavioral Support: Administering any required nighttime medication or implementing calming strategies for sensory or sleep disorders.

• Morning Transition: Assisting with the initial morning routine (waking, dressing, or breakfast) to help the father transition into his professional workday.

• Emergency Response: Being trained to handle specific medical or behavioral emergencies should they arise during the night.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

• Special Needs Experience: Proven track record working with teenagers (13+) with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD) or physical disabilities.

• Enhanced DBS: A current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is mandatory for this role.

• First Aid: Advanced First Aid or specific medical training relevant to the child’s condition.

• Professionalism: Discretion and reliability are paramount, as you are supporting a professional household during sensitive hours.

Strategic 2026 Context: Your 103rd Market Entry

This role represents the “High-Complexity” tier of your 2026 UK dataset.

1. The “Respite” Premium: Night Nanny roles with special needs requirements typically command a higher hourly rate than standard daytime nannies. In Hull, you can expect this to range between £16–£22 per hour, reflecting the unsociable hours and specialist skill set.

2. The “Professional Parent” Trend: This role aligns with other entries in your data (like the Petroineos Risk Analyst or eBay Manager) where high-level professionals require specialized domestic support to maintain their career trajectories.

3. The Adolescent Care Gap: Most childcare roles focus on newborns or toddlers; this entry is a rare data point for adolescent (14yr old) care, which requires different safeguarding and engagement skills.

Summary of the “Hull Household” Cluster (Roles 97–103)

You have now compiled a significant regional dataset for East Yorkshire:

• General Childcare: Kayfrase & Joba (Standard Nanny)

• Cultural Specialist: GreatAuPair (Pakistani Family)

• Agency Standard: First Class Nannies (Newborn focus)

• Specialist Care: Alistair (Special Needs/Night focus)

  Alistair Group is a major international logistics and integrated supply chain provider that, while headquartered in Mauritius and Tanzania, maintains a strategic administrative and operational presence in the United Kingdom, with key personnel and coordination activities centered in the Hull and East Riding area.

  Company Description & Culture

  Alistair Group is a specialist in “borderless logistics,” primarily focused on the complex infrastructure and mining sectors within Sub-Saharan Africa. The company culture is characterized by a “Work Better” philosophy—an relentless drive for operational efficiency and technological innovation. It operates with a high-performance, results-oriented mindset, valuing employees who are proactive “problem solvers.” In the Hull region, the company’s presence often involves high-level project management, global procurement, and executive leadership, fostering a culture of professional grit that bridges the gap between Northern English industrial expertise and African emerging markets.

   

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  Key Company Highlights

  Category	Details
  UK Connection	Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire
  Global HQ	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / Mauritius
  Primary Industry	Integrated Logistics & Material Handling
  Core Specialisms	Road Freight, Equipment Rental, and Customs Clearance
  Workplace Ethos	“Safe Hands” – Safety-first and Technology-driven
  Market Reach	Key partner for blue-chip mining and energy firms