3 day week Nanny Housekeeper (Cold Ash)

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Berkshire; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nanny agency is seeking a Nanny/Housekeeper for a busy family in Cold Ash, Berkshire. This role, blending housekeeping and childcare, involves caring for three children aged 2, 4, and 6. The position requires driving to various activities, with a provided car. Work hours are 8am-7pm across three days, including Fridays, at a competitive pay rate of £20 per hour. Applicants should have experience and a positive attitude to excel in this nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years working with children aged 2-6.
• Childcare qualifications not essential.
• Current DBS on the update service.
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• At least 2 professional referees, one from current or last employer.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, ironing.
• Childcare for 3 children aged 2, 4, and 6.
• Drive children to clubs and school pick-ups using provided car.
• Assist stay-at-home mother with shared care responsibilities.

Skills

Experience with children aged 2-6

Driving skills

Organisation

Energetic personality

Kindness

Job description

Job Overview

3 day week Nanny/housekeeper required in Cold Ash Berkshire - 857068

This family are looking for an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper to help run their busy large home in Cold Ash, near Newbury in Berkshire. This role is 70% housekeeping and 30% nanny care alongside stay at home mother, with a slight adjustment to increased nanny care during school holidays. They are looking for someone who is kind, energetic, and organised and who is happy to work shared care or take sole charge of their three children, ages 2, 4 and 6 years old. The role involves taking the children to clubs and school pick‑ups etc, so a confident driver is essential, and a car is provided for duty. The right person would be responsible for all housekeeping duties, family laundry, ironing, putting away, cleaning and tidying.

The family can offer 3 days a week, ideally 8am-7pm. One of the 3 days worked needs to be a Friday. Salary is £20 gross an hour (£34,320 gross per annum). The role is to start in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping duties: cleaning, laundry, ironing, tidying.
• Childcare: caring for 3 children aged 2, 4 and 6.
• Drive children to clubs, school pick‑ups, using provided car.
• Assist the stay‑at‑home mother with shared care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years working with children aged 2‑6.
• Childcare qualifications not essential.
• Current DBS on the update service.
• 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• At least 2 professional referees, one of which must be current or last employer.

Work Details

• Days: 3 days a week, one day a Friday.
• Hours: 8am‑7pm.
• Location: Cold Ash, Berkshire.
• Permanent position.
• Drive required; car provided.
• Pets: No.

How to Apply

Contact Philippa immediately on 01635 36465 or 07988 908231 or send an up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Disclosure

P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Oxfordshire acting as an Employment Agency. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.