Our client has a vacancy for a Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny within their 5 bedroom apartment in Chelsea. The family have two children, aged 4 & 12, and whilst the role will predominantly focus on housekeeping, there will be an element of daily childcare duties such as cooking for the children and babysitting occasionally.

The candidate should have good in-depth knowledge and experience of all household cleaning duties, including having knowledge of how to care for high-end surfaces such as marbles, woods, and silver. They would also be responsible for the household’s laundry and ironing and so need to be confident in expertly caring for delicate garments and fine fabrics.

Working hours will be from Monday to Saturday, from 07:00-19:00, however, it will be flexible with a break during the day. They will have their own private bedroom and bathroom, as well as a private kitchenette. Other than cooking for the children, no other cooking duties are required. The family have a chauffeur, so driving is not essential.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Daily cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining areas
• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management, including caring for fine fabrics
• Caring for high-end surfaces with delicate finishes
• Managing stocks of cleaning products and grocery shopping
• Cooking for the children and babysitting when required
• Rubbish and recycling management
• Receipt of deliveries and greeting contractors and tradesmen
• Liaising with other staff members such as PA and Chauffeur to ensure the smooth running of the household

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Prior housekeeping experience within in a private household
• Prior childcare experience
• Fluency in spoken English preferred
• Self-directed, energetic, and discreet
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one
• Excellent checkable references
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GPA depending on experience