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Full-Time Live-In or Live-Out Nanny/Housekeeper, based in Henfield, West Sussex. R:4640
A warm, busy family based in Henfield are looking for an experienced and proactive full-time Nanny/Housekeeper to support their household.
This is a varied, hands-on role caring for girl aged 21 months and boy 10 years old. The boy is in full time school and the little girl is in a nursery 2 days a week so there will be plenty of time to combine the Nanny duties with the housekeeping duties to help keep the family home run smoothly.
Hours and Days
Full-time, Monday to Friday – 30 to 40 hours per week. There is plenty of flexibility on how the hours per day/week can be worked (early finish on a Friday or a morning off if required), core hours can be flexible depending on the right candidate.
Duties
Sole and shared care of little girl.
Daily routines (meals, naps, playtime)
Taking her to nursery sessions and local baby/toddler groups
Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities
Support for boy 10-year-old after school and during holidays
Preparing fresh, healthy meals for the children (and occasional batch cooking for the family)
Nursery duties:
Tidying play areas
Managing children’s laundry
Organising clothing, toys, and supplies
Housekeeping:
Family laundry and linens
Keeping the kitchen and communal areas tidy
Emptying/loading dishwasher, general daily upkeep
Hoovering, mopping floors.
General cleaning duties.
Diary management:
Coordinating activities, appointments, and keeping routines organised
Communication with parents to ensure smooth weekly planning
Additional Responsibilities:
Travel with the family on holidays at least twice per year (dates to be agreed annually in advance)
There will be sole charge responsibilities when both parents are away on holiday or for work, so confidence in managing the household independently is essential.
Accommodation (if live in)
Private self-contained annexe (bedroom, bathroom, living space & kitchen)
Start Date
ASAP – can wait for the right candidate
Salary
Competitive, based on experience and negotiable for the right candidate.
Holiday
28 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Additional Information
Driver required – ideally with own car.
Enthusiastic, hands-on and highly organised
Happy working independently and alongside mum (who works from home)
Experienced in similar nanny/housekeeping roles
Comfortable around animals – we have five friendly dogs, goats and sheep (no animal care required).
Salary
Competitive, based on experience and negotiable for the right candidate.
Holiday
28 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
As with all Mums the Word placements our candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children, an Enhanced DBS, paediatric first aid certificates and at least 2 contactable references.