Live in Nanny Housekeeper Job

Eden Private Staff

  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • £45,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Live in position to join a lovely family in Kent offering separate accommodationA lovely opportunity has come up in the Kent area for a Nanny Housekeeper to join a warm and friendly family. They are currently in the process of renovating their beautiful new home, with completion expected by October. This is an exciting time for the family, and they are looking for someone who can support them through this transition and settle into a long-term role. The ideal candidate will be proactive, kind and warm towards children and happy to take on a mix of housekeeping duties alongside childcare when required.The family’s youngest child attends nursery two days a week, so on the days she is home, the role will involve working in partnership with Mum to provide care and support. Mum works from home and has a flexible schedule, so collaboration and good communication will be key. During these times, the Nanny Housekeeper will be expected to assist for a few hours or more as needed, offering an extra pair of hands to ensure the day runs smoothly.There will also be responsibilities involving the eldest child, including accompanying/dropping her off to activities and generally acting as a responsible and caring adult in the home. The ideal candidate will be confident, reliable, and able to engage positively with both children.Job specification:
  • Undertaking all daily housekeeping duties around the home
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Overseeing the daily running of the home and liaising with contractors etc.
  • Organising and tidying around the home
  • Washing and changing bedding
  • Management of household supplies, toiletries and pet supplies and replenishing as needed
  • Running errands when required
  • Answering the door and taking deliveries
  • Undertaking duties with both children and playing with the youngest
  • Occasional proxy parenting and babysitting
  • Preparing meals for the children if required (mum enjoys cooking)
Accommodation: Separate annexCandidate specification:
  • Expereince undertaking a similar position is required
  • A driver is required and a car can be provided
  • You must be pet friendly and happy to work in a home with a large (friendly) dog
  • Someone who is easy to have around, engaging and can also be respectful of the family's time together
  • Kind, loving and warm to children and confident working with them
Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid CertificateHow to apply:Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.

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