A professional family based in Chelsea, London, SW10, are looking for an experienced, child-friendly housekeeper/nanny to help look after their home. This is a live-out role. You must live within an easily commutable distance.
Package Offered
• £40,000 - £45,000 gross per year depending on experience.
Family Background
The family live in a beautiful property in Chelsea, set over 4 floors. The couple has one child aged 9, who is at school until 3 pm and two very friendly, small dogs. They are looking for a diligent housekeeper who will also act as a nanny, in the afternoon, once their child’s school day is over. The property is in the process of being refurbished, with the top floor currently having work done to it.
Duties
You must be flexible in undertaking housekeeping duties as required. The successful candidate will be energetic, organised, and a strong multitasker. The family values loyalty, discretion and reliability and is looking for someone dependable, who will hopefully be a part of their family for years to come.
You should, of course, be happy working as a nanny and be comfortable around children. Confident and able to provide stimulating play and be responsible for all childcare-related duties. You should be experienced in educating and stimulating through play and fun activities, keeping the child entertained and taking him to various clubs and activities after school. The nannying aspect of the role begins at 3pm when you collect the child from school, they will then be in your care until 6pm when, the parents will take over from you.
You must also be willing to travel with the family when they travel during summer holidays.
The property requires meticulous care and attention to detail is paramount for this position. You must be fully competent in all aspects of housekeeping. The role is focused on ensuring the house is kept organised and tidy. The top floor has already been refurbished, and the floor below will soon undergo refurbishment. While the builders are responsible for keeping the area clean, you will be expected to ensure that cleanliness is maintained and reinforced throughout.
You must have experience in organising the dressing room and wardrobes, ensuring that all items are well-maintained and properly stored.
The ideal candidate should have experience in caring for high-quality furniture, including polishing and maintaining it. As well as Precious Metals Care: Experience in caring for and polishing precious metals, such as silver, is highly desirable.
Additionally:
• It will involve deep cleaning.
• Making the beds and doing the laundry.
• Changing bins
• Occasional cooking would be a bonus.
• You must be happy to clear up after the children and ensure that the playroom and child’s bedrooms are clean and tidy.
• You may be required to run errands such as collecting dry cleaning or groceries.
• Ad-Hoc duties as needed.
Location
The family are based in Chelsea, London, SW10. This is a live-out role and you must live within an easily commutable distance.
Days/Hours
Working from 9am – 6pm on Monday – Friday
Any overtime would be agreed in advance and fully paid
Languages
You should speak a good level of English to communicate with the family.
Special Skills
You should be confident in housekeeping and be friendly and energetic.
Interview/Start date
The family are interviewing now for the right person.