Kensington, London | Posted 1 days ago
Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper / Weekend Nanny
Location: Kensington, London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 30–35 hours per week, depending on babysitting and Sunday requirements. This will include approximately 12–15 hours of housekeeping during the week, 1–2 evenings of babysitting per week for approximately 3–4 hours per evening, approximately 12 hours on Saturday and, ideally, a few hours on Sunday when required.
Job Overview
A family based in Kensington, London, with two daughters aged 9 and 2, is seeking an experienced, flexible and reliable Live-in Housekeeper / Weekend Nanny. The family already employs a full-time nanny from Monday to Friday who is responsible for the children and nursery duties.
The role will therefore focus primarily on housekeeping during the week, together with evening babysitting, proxy parenting and weekend childcare. The family can be flexible regarding how the weekday housekeeping hours are arranged, with the key requirement being flexibility for evening babysitting, proxy parenting and weekend childcare.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly cleaning the family’s five-storey home approximately twice per week.
- Managing the parents’ laundry and ironing.
- Keeping the kitchen organised and well managed.
- Providing babysitting during the week.
- Providing proxy parenting when the parents are working late or travelling.
- Caring for and helping with the children at weekends.
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in housekeeping within a large home.
- Experienced and confident caring for children aged 9 and 2.
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Flexible and able to accommodate evening babysitting, proxy parenting and weekend childcare as required.
Perks of the Role
- Private bedroom and separate WC provided within a two-bedroom flat shared with the family’s weekday nanny.
- Shared shower facilities.
- Flexibility regarding how the weekday housekeeping hours are arranged.
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Live in Housekeeper/Nanny (Kensington, London) employer: Ideal Nannies
Ideal Nannies is an exceptional employer that values the dedication and passion of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where caregivers can thrive. With competitive salaries and flexible working hours, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in childcare while making a meaningful impact on families in London. The opportunity to work in a vibrant city like London adds a unique advantage, allowing nannies to experience diverse cultures and communities while providing essential care.
