Full time Housekeeper Nanny Live-In or Live-Out Kintbury near Newbury Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced and capable Housekeeper / Nanny to join a well run private household. This is a hands on, all rounder role supporting a busy family with three school aged children (7, 5 and 3 years old). The position is primarily housekeeping focused, working alongside a full time Head Housekeeper to maintain high standards throughout the home. The successful candidate must be confident with all aspects of housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and family cooking, and be able to provide reliable support within the household team, including covering the Head Housekeeper when required. Alongside this, the role requires a naturally warm and capable approach with children, supporting a hands on mother with childcare duties such as school routines, after school care, and babysitting when needed. This role is best suited to a true all rounder - someone who takes pride in maintaining a well run home, is highly capable in housekeeping tasks, and is equally comfortable stepping in to support with the children. The ideal candidate will be a confident driver and willing to travel with the family when required. Flexibility across the week is essential, as working patterns will vary depending on the children's schedules and family needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Housekeeping
  • Supporting the Head Housekeeper in maintaining a consistently high standard throughout the home
  • Cleaning, laundry and ironing to a high standard
  • Preparing simple, healthy family meals
  • Assisting with wardrobe organisation and general household upkeep
  • Ensuring communal areas are well presented, tidy and organised at all times
  • Providing cover for the Head Housekeeper when required
• Childcare Support
  • Assisting with school drop offs and pick ups (driving essential)
  • Supporting after school routines and activities
  • Babysitting and supervising the children when required
  • Providing support to a hands on mother during busy periods
  • Building a warm and positive relationship with the children
• Household Support
  • Running errands and assisting with day to day household tasks
  • Supporting the smooth running of the home as part of a team

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in a housekeeping or housekeeper/nanny role within a private household
• Confident with cleaning, laundry, ironing and family cooking
• Happy to work as a hands on all rounder in a team environment
• Naturally warm and engaging with children, with a calm and professional manner
• Reliable, proactive and takes pride in high standards of work
• Flexible across the week to meet the changing needs of the household
• Confident driver with a clean licence
• Willing and able to travel with the family when required
• Polished, well presented and discreet in a private household setting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Working Hours & Package

• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Schedule structured around household needs and children's routines
• Flexibility required across the week, including a combination of housekeeping, childcare support and occasional evening or weekend cover
• Salary: circa £45,000 (negotiable DOE)
• Live in or live out option available
• Travel with the family may be required for up to 6 weeks per year

Location & Requirements

• Location: Kintbury near Newbury, Berkshire
• Minimum Experience Level: 2+ years working with children of the same age and in a similar role
• Training and Qualifications: Childcare qualifications essential
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Hours: hours per week (typical schedule Monday Friday, 7:15 am - 7:15 pm, with flexibility on weekends)
• Driver: Yes
• Pets in the home: one friendly dog

Benefits

• Live in or live out option available
• Travel with the family may be required for up to 6 weeks per year

Equality and Diversity

We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up to date enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy to provide contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We recommend you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance).