Live-in/out Housekeeper/Nanny in London

Our private family is seeking an experienced housekeeper/nanny for their London family home, located in Battersea Southwest of London. Ready to start July.

This is a beautiful house set over 5/6 floors, the right candidate MUST have experience of working within a similar household environment, confident in delivering the very best of standards. A team spirited individual who is happy working as part of a team is paramount to the success of the role.

The ideal candidate will be confident, possessing an eye for detail, dedicated, loyal, reliable and most of all looking for a long-term position.

Housekeeping duties required but not limited to;

• High standards of light and deep cleaning


• Cleaning to a high standard with attention to detail: to include hoovering, dusting, washing all floors, cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen


• Laundry to include bed linen, clothing, delicate items and hand washing.


• Ironing and taking care of all family's clothes to a high standard


• Managing and maintaining adults and kids wardrobes throughout. Folding clothes neatly daily, carefully taking care of fine clothes and fine fabrics.


• Dry cleaning drop-off and collection


• Maintaining stock control and inventory of household sundries such as cleaning products, bin bags and light bulbs


• Responsibility for household rubbish, recycling and garden waste to be put out and kept neatly and in order


• Ensuring all areas of the house are kept tidy, organized and maintained.


• Answering the door and phone, taking messages, managing all deliveries


• Informing family PA of any necessary concerns


• Meeting of tradesmen and contractors for the house e.g. security alarm, plumbers, gardeners


• Liaison with the family PA to ensure smooth running of the household


• Travelling with the family (notice will be given in advance)


• Cleaning up after each meal


• Reheating of prepared meals


• Keeping fridge clean and discarding out-of-date items


• Support when the family are entertaining

Nanny duties required but not limited to;

• Organising children's clothes.


• Making sure bags are packed correctly and according to their schedule


• Pick up and drop off support with school runs, play dates and activities (flexibility needed to help with possible last minute requests)


• Proxy parenting - staying over when parents occasionally travel.


• Happy to be responsible for the arranging and organisation aspects of children's well being in parents' absence.

Requirements;

• Experience working in a similar role


• Excellent communication skills


• Enhanced DBS Report


• Discreet


• Team player

Working Day(s)/hour(s): Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 7:00pm

Breaks to be taken throughout the day

Salary: £40k - £50k gross per year (depending on experience and skills set)

Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay

Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client