Weekend Nanny / Family Mentor in Engelberg, Obwalden

A family living in Engelberg, Obwalden seeks a Weekend Nanny / Family Mentor to look after their two sons, aged eight and eleven. The position is focused on becoming a trusted, positive influence for the boys while they are at home during the weekend. The role involves delivering attentive, engaging care from Friday through Sunday, acting as a supportive role model, and offering guidance in their learning and daily routines. You will help set clear, appropriate boundaries, plan and join in age‑suitable activities, prepare meals, and handle short school‑run trips when needed. When the parents are away, you will remain at the family home, taking full responsibility for the children’s meals, transport, routines, and a safe, structured environment throughout the stay. Applicants must hold a valid Swiss or EU passport or a Swiss work permit, have prior experience caring for children of similar ages, and be comfortable establishing positive limits. Ability to cook and support everyday routines is required, as is fluency in either English or German. The family prefers candidates looking for a long‑term engagement. The job offers a live‑in or live‑out arrangement for the three working days, roughly 25‑30 hours each week, beginning in September or October. Compensation is CHF 25 per hour, and the position provides a stable, long‑term opportunity in the scenic Alpine setting of Engelberg.