Full time Nanny/Housekeeper role Ropley, England
Job description
Full time Nanny/Housekeeper role in Ropley, SO24
This family are looking for a Nanny/Housekeeper to join them long term. They have 3 children; two boys aged 6 and 10 years and a girl aged 8 years. They are looking for someone who is loving, energetic and proactive, with a firm but fair approach. A Nanny/Housekeeper who is a real self-starter, who uses their own initiative as to what needs doing and is happy to muck in where needed. Both parents work from home and are hands on with the children. This is a permanent, shared care role with an opportunity to join and support a lovely, busy family.
The role is 40 hours per week throughout the year. During the term time, the hours are 11am to 7pm. This will usually be Monday to Friday however, some Saturdays are required in lieu of a weekday. This is to help with travel for the boys to school and matches. They can be flexible with the chosen weekday taken off.
During the term time duties will include full housekeeping such as changing the beds, family laundry/ironing, running errands, coordinating other tradespeople and some cleaning. Someone who likes animals and could help with walking and feeding the dog, would be a good match. In the term time, once their daughter comes home from school in the afternoon, she will need help with homework. The boys will return later, so the nanny will need to prepare dinner and assist with the bedtime routine for all three children.
During the school holidays, the role will only be Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm. Duties to include driving the children to clubs and playdates, as well as planning age appropriate activities, games and exciting days out. With a pool and tennis courts at the house, there are lots of fun things to do at home.
The family will be moving to their Hampshire home before the role starts in summer. There could be the option to live in if required. There are two accommodation options. If just staying the night there is a nanny room and bathroom available. If looking for a more permanent live in home, there is a separate cottage that is self-contained; upstairs there is a bedroom and bathroom, and downstairs a large sitting room and lovely fully fitted kitchen, which is shared with the pool during summer months.
The family are looking for a confident cook, who is happy organising groceries and preparing meals/cooking. The family would like someone that is able to offer the flexibility of ad hoc babysitting. Experience with mild ADHD and dyslexia would be advantageous.
Location of the job: Ropley, Hampshire, SO24
Minimum experience Level for this job: Previous experience in a similar role with school age children essential
Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric first aid certificate
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Childcare qualification not essential
Hours of work: 11am to 7pm (40 hours per week throughout the year)
Days required: Monday to Friday although, during the term time they may require a Saturday for a weekday off in lieu (e.g. working from Tuesday to Saturday and having the Monday off. They can be quite flexible on which weekday it is)
Pets in the home: 1 small dog, 1 tortoise and there at ducks within the grounds
Driving required: Driver essential, car can be provided if necessary.
Job Start Date: July 2023
Pay: Live out salary up to £3120 gross per month/£37,440 gross per annum - approx. up to £18 gross per hour
Live in salary up to £2600 gross per month/£31,200 gross per annum – approx. up to £15 gross per hour
This is a permanent long-term job.
Gemma Leadbetter and Maxine Wall T/A Harmony at Home Hampshire acting as an Employment Agency.
Contact details: [email protected]
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: MG-MW285
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.
You must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS on the update service and a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain both. You must also have a minimum of 2 professional referees one of which must be your current or last employer that are immediately contactable.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ropley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nannying: 2 years (required)
- Housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MG-MW285
Expected start date: 01/07/2023
