Part time Nanny/Housekeeper sought in Radlett

Lovely couple living in Radlett, with their two children - a boy 7 and girl 4 - is eagerly seeking our help in finding them a daily Nanny/Housekeeper who would work 11/12-6/7/8 x 2/3 days a week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays. Must drive with own car. Duties involve childcare, cooking, housekeeping, laundry and ironing. They currently employ a separate cleaner and can keep her on depending on the hours the candidate will do. No travel and no pets. Sole charge with mum working out of the house and dad working 2 x week from home.

January 2025 start. £20+ net per hour.

REF: RAM

Daily Nanny Housekeeper sought in Highgate

Single mum looking for someone to support her 8 year old identical twin daughters and herself at home in Highgate Mondays-Thursdays to cover both childcare (drop off, pick up, homework etc) as well as household (cooking, cleaning, laundry etc) activities. Their previous nanny was with them for 7 years and an integral part of the family and they are ideally looking for someone who will be with them for a number of years again. They are looking for someone with strong communication and organisation skills, with a passion for supporting the family. The girls are in Y4, love arts and crafts and are confident and outgoing. Mum is a strategy consultant working in central London 4 days a week with occasional travel. They have 2 cats. Family is close by (grandparents, aunt) and a key part of their lives.

Job Specification: Nanny Housekeeper (4 Days a Week for 8-Year-Old Twin Girls)

Position: Nanny/Housekeeper

Location: Highgate, North London

Working Days: 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday

Working Hours: 7am to 6pm, live out

Start Date: early Jan 2025

Salary: [TBC, Competitive salary based on experience]

More details on key responsibilities and attributes below:

 Key Responsibilities:

Childcare:

•        Provide attentive and nurturing care for 8-year-old twin girls

•        Supervise the children during activities, playtime and homework.

•        Ensure the children’s safety at all times.

•        Plan and engage the children in age-appropriate activities, including educational games, arts and crafts, outdoor play and reading.

•        Assist with morning and after-school routines, including drop-off and pick-up from school (not everyday) as well as organisation of play dates as appropriate.

•        Prepare healthy snacks and meals for the children.

•        Help with homework and school projects as needed.

•        Occasional babysitting.

 Housekeeping:

•        Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a tidy and organised home environment.

•        Clean the home once a week

•        Handle laundry and ironing for the family as needed.

•        Manage household errands, such as grocery shopping, drycleaning, sorting toys etc if required.

•        Assist with meal preparation and cooking for the family.

•        Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen, including washing dishes after meals.

•        Occasional PA duties such as booking appointments.

 Additional Duties:

•       Communicate effectively with the parent about the children’s progress and any concerns.

•       Coordinate the children’s schedules, including after-school activities and appointments.

•       Adhere to the family’s routine, values and preferences for childcare and household management.

 Qualifications and Experience:

•        Previous experience as a nanny or housekeeper, particularly with school-aged children.

•        Trustworthy, responsible, and able to work independently.

•        Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

•        Ability to multi-task between childcare and housekeeping responsibilities.

•        Knowledge of basic child development and a passion for working with children.

•        CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).

•        Driver’s license preferred but not essential

 Personal Attributes:

•        Kind, patient and engaging personality.

•        Strong communication skills.

•        Detail-oriented and proactive in household management.

•        A positive attitude and flexibility with schedule adjustments if needed.

 REF: FAI

Part time Nanny/Housekeeper sought in Highgate

Returning clients who’ve hired 2 nannies through us have approached us yet again to help them find a loving Nanny/Housekeeper for their little girl 7 years old for 3 days a week x 7 hours a day. All housekeeping duties + after school duties including pick ups, taking to activities, play dates, homework supervision, dinner and bath time. Obviously, in the school holidays, the candidate will be more child focused.

Beg Jan start. £17+ net per hour.

REF: MEH