Nanny Housekeeper, Earl's Court, London

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Nanny/ Housekeeper, Earl's Court, London
UK 5027
Live-out
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
£48000 - £55000 gross/ year

For a large apartment owned by a British family we are seeking a competent Live-out Nanny (50%) Housekeeper (50%) with good family cooking skills. Driving not essential but preferred, must be cat friendly.

The apartment (a duplex) is large, modern, minimalistic, child friendly and easy to keep clean with mostly wooden or stone floors and a large terrace with access to a garden. For the laundry shirts or sheets are sent out to be laundered.

The father travels a lot and is mostly home for weekend.  As the mother works from home, she needs help with looking after the toddler (2 years old) and some of the cooking (when she is not cooking herself). Meals include simple healthy family meals that can be cooked from recipes they family keep. The shopping is done online by the mother and delivered. There are two cats. The family are easy going, relaxed and like the house to look nice and clean.

The duties of the Nanny/ Housekeeper

  • Caring for the toddler (feeding, going for walks, play time) when required, which takes priority over housekeeping duties
  • Preparing healthy meals for the toddler
  • Taking the child to kindergarten (locally)
  • Ensuring the house is kept child-safe
  • All housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping)
  • Changing of beds
  • Caring for laundry (shirts and sheets are sent out)
  • Returning clothing to wardrobes/ cupboards
  • Tidying house and kitchen and readying it for next visit
  • Preparing family meals when required (no allergies or special diets)
  • Laying and clearing the table
  • Running errands, overseeing contractors, receiving deliveries
  • Reporting any faults or issues
  • Some cat care (feeding etc.)
  • Occasional babysitting (paid extra)

Requirements:

  • Min of 3 years’ experience within private households
  • Experience of caring for a toddler (24 months)
  • Great housekeeping skills to high standards
  • Confident in cooking family meals (or follow recipes)
  • Ideally a driver
  • Fluency in English, Portuguese speakers welcome
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Recent security check
  • Excellent references from past employers

We are looking for a reliable and dependable Nanny/ Housekeeper with great communications skills, a good and professional attitude. Some flexibility is much appreciated particularly with working very occasionally at weekends (time in lieu given) - this is not compulsory. The family travel internationally during the school holidays.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm with time for lunch which is provided

Salary: £548000 - £55000  gross a year and/ or depending on experience, plus holidays. This is a live-out role.

To start: as when and when right person is found