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: Dec 2024 or 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