Nanny / Housekeeper Live In Role
- Job Ref: HN3745
- Location: Leamington Spa , Warwickshire
- Job Type: Full-time; Permanent
- Salary: £450-£550 gross per week
Happy Nest Nanny agency are seeking a fun and energetic full time live in nanny housekeeper for a lovely family in Leamington Spa , Warwickshire
The family need someone Monday to Friday 7am -7pm with a break during the day if the children are not on school holiday but with some flexibility to work additional hours if possible.
As a nanny housekeeper you will be required to care for the families twin boys aged 5 . There are also two older teenage daughter in the family who are very self sufficient so just ensuring homework is done etc.
You will be required to maintain the appearance of the home and as the children are young you will be ensuring they are cared for and encouraging their interests and hobbies, colouring, Lego , lots of storytelling and books . The twins love to play football and ride their bikes and the family are keen they continue this and get lots of fresh air with outside activities. There are also dietary requirements to follow for the twins when cooking meals.
Main duties
morning and afternoon school runs
getting the children ready in the mornings
preparing their meals and feeding the children
taking the children to and from various activities/school /playgroups
Keep the children’s rooms clean and tidy at all times including bathrooms
playing with the children and organising age appropriate developmental activities
doing the laundry and ironing of the family,
dusting,
hoovering the carpets and floors,
ensuring all bedrooms are always clean,
mopping floor,
and preparing simple yet healthy and delicious meals for the family on agreed days
Food shopping and preparation of children’s meals
Taking the small family dog for walks on occasion if required
Regularly check food supplies and list anything required
On occasion the employer will be away overnight with work so you will need to be willing to do proxy parent role during this time although the twins will be in bed and rarely have disturbed nights and at times. occasional weekend work to mind the house and care for the dog and children when Employer is away.
This is a really lovely hands on role for an experienced nanny housekeeper who speaks good level of English, confident reader, good cooking skills,love routine & schedules, follows instruction easily, firm but fair, outgoing and sociable. The family would also welcome a nanny who speaks Tagalog.
You will need an Enhanced DBS check in place, Paediatric first aid and excellent checkable references and a full driving licence .
Accommodation is in the. Family home, a bedroom with a shared bathroom with the twins but a separate sitting room .
Requirements:
- A full drivers licence
- A recognised childcare qualification
- An up to date paediatric first aid certificate
- Minimum at least 3 years experience
- Enhanced DBS certificate