Live-In Nanny / Housekeeper
Location: Kensington, London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Please present expectations 
Hours/Days: Monday – Saturday with flexibility required
Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom with access to a kitchenette
Travel: Occasional international travel required
Job Reference: EHS #9190

Summary

A warm and welcoming first-time mother based in Kensington is seeking an experienced, flexible, and professional Live-In Nanny/Housekeeper to support the smooth running of her private household and assist with the care of her 1-year-old son.

The family are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is happy to help wherever needed and who genuinely enjoys working within a family environment. They must also be a team player as there is a part time Nanny and Housekeeper. 

The property is arranged across two floors, with the mother and child primarily based upstairs, while the successful candidate will have accommodation downstairs consisting of a private bedroom, private bathroom, and access to a kitchenette.

The role will primarily involve early starts, usually around 7:00/8:00am through to mid-afternoon, with occasional babysitting and flexibility required depending on the family’s schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping Duties

• Full housekeeping duties throughout the home
• Cleaning, tidying, hoovering, mopping, and dusting
• Laundry and wardrobe management
• Making beds and changing bed linen
• Maintaining high standards of organisation and cleanliness
• Running household errands as required
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the household

Childcare Duties

• Assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of the 1-year-old child
• Supporting with morning routines and getting the child ready for the day
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the child
• Maintaining the child’s bedroom, toys, and belongings
• Supporting age-appropriate routines and activities
• Providing occasional sole-charge care when required
• Babysitting on occasion as requested by the Principal

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within private households
• Confident caring for toddlers and able to provide sole charge when needed
• Warm, nurturing, and energetic approach
• Flexible, proactive, and happy to assist where needed
• Strong housekeeping skills and attention to detail
• Fluent English preferred; French beneficial
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
• Enhanced DBS preferred
• First Aid qualification preferred
• Excellent references required
• Driving licence beneficial but not essential
• Dog friendly 

Personal Qualities

• Warm, calm, and personable
• Professional and discreet
• Organised and proactive with good initiative
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic household
• Positive attitude with a genuine willingness to help
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality