Full time live in or live out Housekeeper Nanny (Kintbury) in Hungerford

Full‑time Housekeeper / Nanny – Live‑In or Live‑Out – Kintbury near Newbury, Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced and capable Housekeeper / Nanny to join a well‑run private household. This hands‑on, all‑rounder role supports a busy family with three school‑aged children (7, 5 and 3 years old). The position is primarily housekeeping‑focused, working alongside a full‑time Head Housekeeper to maintain high standards throughout the home. The successful candidate must be confident with all aspects of housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, ironing and family cooking – and be able to provide reliable support within the household team, including covering the Head Housekeeper when required.

In addition, this role requires a naturally warm and capable approach with children, supporting a hands‑on mother with childcare duties such as school routines, after‑school care and babysitting when needed. The ideal candidate will be a confident driver and willing to travel with the family when required. Flexibility across the week is essential, as working patterns will vary depending on the children’s schedules and family needs.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Support the Head Housekeeper in maintaining consistently high standards throughout the home
• Clean, launder, and iron to a high standard
• Prepare simple, healthy family meals
• Assist with wardrobe organisation and general household upkeep
• Ensure communal areas are well presented, tidy and organised at all times
• Provide cover for the Head Housekeeper when required

Childcare Support

• Assist with school drop‑offs and pick‑ups (driving essential)
• Support after‑school routines and activities
• Babysit and supervise the children when required
• Provide support to a hands‑on mother during busy periods
• Build a warm and positive relationship with the children

Household Support

• Run errands and assist with day‑to‑day household tasks
• Support the smooth running of the home as part of a team

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in a housekeeping or housekeeper/nanny role within a private household
• Confident with cleaning, laundry, ironing and family cooking
• Happy to work as a hands‑on all‑rounder in a team environment
• Naturally warm and engaging with children, calm and professional in manner
• Reliable, proactive and takes pride in high standards of work
• Flexible across the week to meet the changing needs of the household
• Confident driver with a clean licence
• Willing and able to travel with the family when required
• Polished, well presented and discreet in a private household setting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Working Hours & Package

• Approximately 50 hours per week, structured around household needs and children’s routines
• Flexibility required across the week, including a combination of housekeeping, childcare support and occasional evening or weekend cover
• Salary: circa £45,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Live‑in or live‑out option available
• Travel with the family may be required for up to 6 weeks per year

Location: Kintbury near Newbury, Berkshire

Minimum Experience Level: 2+ years working with children of the same age and in a similar role

Training and Qualifications: Childcare qualifications essential.

We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marital and civil partnership status.