The family will take an immediate temp while we look for someone permanent
A live in nanny/housekeeper/mothers help is required for a. very busy family of 5 based near Hungerford. A very nice, newly renovated and fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment is provided with the role (suitable for a single person with no pets). It is essential the candidate is a confident driver, eligible to live and work in the UK with a fully clean driving licence and over 25 years old due to car insurance). Car provided is electric Kia Hatchback, and important the candidate is happy and confident at driving.
The family are looking for a pro-active, motivated and mature individual that is flexible, willing, efficient and hard working. The family have three children (10/12/14 – g,b,g) who are all national and international Tennis players and follow a very busy schedule playing tennis every day - 12-18 hours a week. A large part of the job will involve driving and collecting the children to school and tennis, including taking to tennis competitions which can often be in different locations. When the children are at school, jobs will include cooking, light housekeeping, laundry and ironing, child admin, assisting the mother with any ad hoc tasks and household organisation.
It is extremely important the candidate is active and enjoys an active lifestyle – an interest in tennis would be a bonus. Both parents work and are very busy so it is essential they have someone they can rely upon to help whenever required. Days and hours will vary each week (it will be a 45 hour week), the family will always be fair with time off, but it does need someone flexible who is happy to do overnight babysitting, and weekend work when required, sometimes at short notice (depending on competitions and how long they go on for etc).
The children need to have a good amount of sleep and follow a good healthy low sugar diet, so it would be helpful if the candidate is also passionate about healthy cooking and is able to help prepare healthy food for the children.
The candidate must be animal friendly – the family have two dogs and one cat.
Jobs will include but not limited to:-
Driving children – to school and tennis and any other appointments
Household organisation
Child admin – organising tennis bags, clothing, equipment required and school uniforms
Cooking for the family
Shopping
Light housekeeping – the family have a cleaner twice a week but the candidate must be happy to clean/tidy the house when the children are at school, including laundry and ironing
Babysitting
Looking out for the children – ensuring they have everything they need and are happy and safe
Essential:
UK work authorisation
DBS Check
Paediatric First Aid certificate holder
Happy to work weekends when required
Full clean English Driving Licence - happy to drive in the countryside and in London is important
Over 25 years old (due to insurance purposes on the car)
Able to live in (ESSENTIAL) – 1 bedroom self contained newly renovated apartment provided, fully furnished Active, mature and reliable attitude
Fully checkable references from your most recent two employers
Sporty background with an interest in tennis preferred
Salary: £35-38,000 with accommodation provided. A contribution of £210/month is required to cover council tax/bills in the property. The property is extremely nice, newly renovated and fully furnished.