A lovely family based in Wimbledon, London, SW19 are looking for a new Nanny/Housekeeper to help care for their four children. You must hold a full driving licence to apply for this role. This is a live out role.
Package Offered
- £40,000 - £50,000 gross per year depending on experience
- An automatic car can be provided for work use
Family Background
The family comprises of busy parents, with the dad travelling regularly for work. They have (soon to be) four lovely children, two little boys aged 8 & 4 years, and two little girls aged 6 years and the youngest is due to arrive in January. They do not have any pets. The family employ other domestic help (including a housekeeper) and will have the support of a maternity nurse covering evenings and early mornings. The family home is in Wimbledon and is located near to Wimbledon Common and Park and Putney Heath, local amenities and much more.
Duties
This lovely family are seeking an experienced and professional nanny/housekeeper in Wimbledon to start as soon as possible. They are looking for a nanny/housekeeper who wants to grow with the family long-term (two other nannies were with the family for over three years each and only left due to family moving residence). The mum is hands-on and is looking for someone who will be happy to lend an extra pair of hands where needed. The successful candidate will be proactive, energetic, and happy to get stuck into family life. When the baby arrives, the role will require some baby care when the mum and maternity nurse not available. You should be confident around babies and young children, and passionate about children's development and learning.
You should be happy to undertake housekeeping duties as needed to assist the mum and housekeeper, including laundry, emptying the dishwasher, wiping surfaces, and tidying up the children's bedrooms/the playroom etc.
The three older are in school full-time so you must be happy to drive them to/from school and to afterschool sports clubs and activities. The children are very sporty and particularly enjoy tennis, rugby, football, and swimming. They are high energy and like to be outside and active in all weather. You must also be happy to help with homework, and the general evening and bedtime routine, including bath time and reading etc.
The successful candidate will be happy to make dinner for the children, they enjoy a varied and healthy diet, with lots of fresh family style meals. You should also have experience weaning.
Occasionally, you may have the opportunity to travel with the family when they travel in the UK, this is not essential but would be a bonus.
Location
The family home is in Wimbledon, London, SW19. This is a live out role. You must hold a full driving licence to apply for this role, parking is provided on site.
Days/Hours
- Working from Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm – 8:30pm with flexibility
- You should be happy to do occasional overtime hours or babysitting over the weekend, this would be agreed in advance and will either be paid or given as time in lieu
Languages
You should speak a fluent level of English to communicate with the family.
Special Skills
You must have a full driving licence. You should be flexible and be willing to get fully involved in family life.
Interview/Start date
ASAP - the family will be respecting the government guidelines on COVID-19 to safely recruit their new long-term nanny/housekeeper.