Job Description for Nanny Housekeeper - Full-Time - Kinross, Perthshire
Position: Permanent, live-in
Job Reference: DB1068
Job Title: Nanny Housekeeper
Location: Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland
Children: Girl aged 4 and boy aged 2
Pets: One cat
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 gross per annum
Hours Required: The usual working pattern is Monday to Friday, generally 7.30 am to 6.30 pm. The family can be flexible with timings on certain days. There will occasionally be a need for overnight care when both parents are in London.
Start Date: November 2026, as soon as possible
Driver: Essential - car provided for use on duty
Accommodation: Separate living accommodation with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living space and kitchenette
Overview
A family moving from London to the Kinross area is looking for an experienced live-in Nanny Housekeeper to join them as they settle into a new life in Scotland. They have two young children and are looking for someone who will enjoy getting to know them, care for them warmly and confidently, and help with the household in general.
Their historic five-bedroom property sits in nine acres of countryside. It is a comfortable, relaxed family home with generous living space. This is a varied, hands-on role: caring for the children and supporting their routines, as well as cleaning, doing laundry, cooking, and keeping the home running smoothly. The balance of duties will follow the children's needs on any given day.
The family would love to find someone who genuinely delights in spending time with young children, is adaptable and happy to get stuck in. Enjoying countryside life and feeling part of the local community would make this an especially good fit.
The role is Monday to Friday, ideally from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm, with some flexibility for earlier finishes, working around the needs of the week. Occasional overnight care may be required when both parents are in London. One parent will generally work from a separate home office, while the other will be in London during the week.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare
- Care for the children and support their daily routines.
- Carry out school drop-offs and pick-ups, using the car provided for work.
- Prepare meals and snacks for the children.
- Help the children get ready for the day, including their clothes, bags and other essentials.
- Spend time with the children through play and activities suited to their ages.
- Keep the children's clothing and belongings clean and organised.
- Provide occasional overnight care by arrangement.
Housekeeping and household support
- Clean and tidy the family home, including the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas.
- Manage laundry, ironing and bed linen, including putting clothes away.
- Prepare guest bedrooms when needed.
- Cook everyday family meals, particularly for the children.
- Help with grocery shopping and household errands as needed.
- Keep the home organised around family life.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar private household role combining childcare and hands-on housekeeping.
- Confidence caring for children aged 2 and 4, and a genuine enjoyment of their company.
- Good standards of cleaning, laundry and household organisation.
- Confidence preparing everyday family meals.
- A full driving licence and confidence driving the children as part of the role.
- An adaptable, practical approach and an enjoyment of countryside living.
Benefits
- Separate live-in accommodation with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living space and kitchenette.
- Car provided for use on duty.
- Pension.
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