We are seeking a warm, kind, adaptable, and fun Nanny/Housekeeper for a lovely family just north of Bicester, in Steeple Aston. The family has three children, aged 4, 5, and 7, who attend different schools.
The main focus of this role is evening support, with housekeeping duties during the day while the children are at school. The family requires flexible hours over all school holidays, not just the summer, as the children have longer holiday periods. The family is relaxed and welcoming and is looking for a genuine team member to become an extended part of the family. This is a wonderful opportunity for a caring, adaptable candidate who enjoys providing hands-on support and being an integral part of family life.
Duties Out lined not limited to:
- Evening support: assisting with meals, homework, bedtime routines, reading, and age-appropriate activities.
- School pick-ups and drop-offs as required (e.g., youngest child picked up at 12 noon on Fridays).
- Daytime housekeeping duties : laundry, general tidying, cleaning (e.g., bathrooms), and household organisation.
- Supporting the mother with household routines and children’s activities.
- Preparing and supporting children’s supper and snacks.
- Creating a warm, engaging, and structured environment for the children while maintaining routines.
- Occasional proxy parenting and babysitting on weekends (with additional pay).
Hours:
- Main focus on evenings, with flexibility during the day as needed.
- Full-day options available for the right candidate (e.g., 9:00 am–8:00 pm) or staggered arrangements (e.g., 8:00 am start with a long lunch break to return in the evening).
- Flexible working during all school holidays is required.
- The family is open to adjusting schedules for the right candidate.
Requirements:
- Driving is essential.
- Soft, caring, and adaptable to each child’s needs.
- Warm, kind, and fun personality to engage with children.
- Experience in housekeeping is highly valued.
- Comfortable caring for pets (the family may have a dog in the future)
Additional Information:
- Beautiful, newly built property.
- Children are in private schools; flexibility during holidays is essential.
- The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on, organized, and proactive.
Location: Steeple Aston , Nr Bicester
Salary: £40,000+ (experience and hours dependent; additional pay for occasional weekend babysitting/proxy parenting)
Available: To start in 4 weeks
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