Housekeeper Nanny - Part-Time - Croydon (South Norwood)

Job Description for Housekeeper Nanny - Part-Time - Croydon (South Norwood)

Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Job Ref: DB1080
Job Title: Housekeeper Nanny
Location: South Norwood, near Croydon, London SE25
Children: Two children, aged 5 and 2
Pets: One miniature Labradoodle
Salary: £25-£26 gross per hour
Hours Required: 14 hours per week, ideally Monday and Wednesday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, with flexibility on days and times
Start Date: As soon as possible
Driver: Essential, with own car required
Accommodation: Not applicable, live-out position

Overview

A busy family based in South Norwood, near Croydon, is seeking a warm, experienced and reliable Housekeeper Nanny to help with the smooth running of their four-bedroom family home.

This is predominantly a housekeeping position, with approximately 80% of the role focused on household duties and 20% on childcare. The family is looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised home while being equally comfortable providing childcare support when needed.

The family has two children, aged five and two. The eldest attends school full-time, while the youngest currently attends nursery Monday to Wednesday, from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, with the possibility of an additional nursery day from February.

The preferred working days are Monday and Wednesday, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. However, the family can be flexible on both days and times for the right candidate. They would particularly appreciate someone adaptable, as the most suitable working pattern may evolve as the role becomes established.

Although housekeeping will be the main focus, the successful candidate must be confident taking sole charge of the children when required. This may include occasional school and nursery runs, a few hours of childcare or additional support during school holidays.

The family also has a miniature Labradoodle, so a genuine love of dogs would be welcomed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper Nanny seeking a long-term, part-time position with a friendly family.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping and Household Management

• General cleaning and tidying throughout the four-bedroom family home.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Keeping the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and playroom clean and tidy.
• Managing family laundry, including washing, folding and putting away clothes for all family members.
• Organising household belongings and maintaining tidy, clutter-free living spaces.
• Receiving, unpacking and putting away online grocery deliveries.
• Batch cooking and preparing family meals as required.
• Preparing children's dinners when needed.
• Helping with general household organisation and ensuring the home runs smoothly.
• Walking the family's miniature Labradoodle in the local park when required.

Childcare Responsibilities

Although housekeeping is the primary focus, the successful candidate must have previous childcare experience and be happy to take sole charge of the children when required.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing occasional sole-charge care for the two children, aged five and two.
• Assisting with school and nursery drop-offs and collections when required.
• Providing additional childcare when parents have work commitments or other appointments.
• Supervising and engaging the children in age-appropriate activities.
• Taking the children to the park, on local outings or out for lunch.
• Preparing children's meals and snacks when required.
• Providing occasional childcare during school holidays, potentially including full-day care when holiday clubs or other childcare arrangements are unavailable.
• Being flexible and adaptable as the family's childcare arrangements develop.

The family would particularly appreciate a candidate who is happy to provide occasional additional childcare support during school holidays. Any additional hours or changes to the usual working pattern would be agreed in advance.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeper Nanny or in a similar private household position.
• Excellent housekeeping skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience caring for young children, including sole-charge responsibility.
• A warm, caring and child-friendly approach.
• First Aid certification.
• A full driving licence and own car, with confidence undertaking school and nursery runs when required.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Confidence with family cooking and batch cooking.
• Comfortable around dogs and happy to assist with occasional dog walking.
• Flexibility regarding working days and hours, particularly when additional childcare support is required.
• A conscientious, friendly, reliable and loyal nature.
• Good communication skills and a positive, helpful attitude.
• Excellent references from previous employers.

Benefits

• £25-£26 gross per hour.
• Permanent, long-term position.
• Two regular working days per week, with flexibility on days and times.
• Potential for additional hours by mutual agreement.
• Friendly family environment.

About HomeOrganisers

HomeOrganisers is an established specialist recruitment agency providing professional household staff to private families across London, Surrey and the Home Counties.

We take pride in matching experienced candidates with families where they can build positive, long-lasting working relationships.

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