Full Time Nanny, Henley-on-Thames – REF SP1771

Position Filled
Posted on
September 3, 2024
Salary
£35,000
Location
Fawley, Henley-On-Thames
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Part-time / Employed / Live in / Live out
Role
Private Household & Estate / Housekeeper / Cleaner / Nanny / Mothers Help / Household Animal Care / Childcare / Nanny / Mothers Help

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a wonderful Nanny/Housekeeper to work for a lovely family based in a rural location just outside of Henley-on-Thames. This can be a full or part time role (either 5 full days a week, 4 days a week or 1-2 early finishes), it can be live in or live out, with separate accommodation provided.

We are looking for someone with a brilliant work ethic who is flexible and willing to muck in with this busy family. There are 3 boys that are 2, 10, and 13 years old and the role will require someone to help with school runs and to look after the littlest boy while the others are at school / clubs. The role will involve preparing / cooking breakfast, lunch and supper for the children and to start the littlest boys bedtime routine while the mother is at clubs with the older boys. There is an element of ‘tag team’ with the mother who needs help running the house and looking after the children.

The property is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom  Georgian family home. The role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and is capable of keeping the house looking lovely and tidy as well as some cooking and looking after the children. An animal lover is essential as the family have 3 large dogs, horses and chickens!

Hours:

Ideally 7am-7pm, Monday- Thursday, but some flexibility can be offered around this with the possibility of working 5 days per week and finishing early on 1/ 2 days etc.

The position:

  • Providing help for the mother of 3 boys including school runs, taking them to after school clubs/ holiday clubs, looking after the 2 year old during the day and taking him to nursery on 2 days a week. The use of a car will be provided.
  • Cooking meals for the family including breakfast and lunch for the children who are at home and a wholesome supper for all the family.
  • Housekeeping duties that are typical of a nanny role to include; tidying away in the children’s areas cleaning the bathrooms, bed changing, laundry and ironing.
  • Being the linchpin of the house and willing to muck in with the family and run errands as and when needed.
  • Occasional weekend work and ad-hoc babysitting would be an advantage although is not a deal breaker.

The ideal person will:

  • Be fun, energetic and able to use their own initiative when it comes to jobs around the house
  • Have an excellent work ethic and be a hard worker
  • Be happy working alone and in a fairly rural location
  • Flexible and able to change plans for the day if needs be
  • Be kind, caring with a sunny personality
  • Previous housekeeping and nannying experience is an advantage but the family are hoping for someone enthusiastic and passionate about their work more than qualifications and experience
  • A car driver is essential

For more information about this lovely opportunity in a beautiful location, please contact Sophie info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk