Nanny Housekeeper

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Berkshire; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Kidlington is seeking an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper to support their household. This position involves caring for their two children, handling housekeeping duties, and dog walking. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with children, be dog-friendly, and have a driving license. An attractive pay of £20-£25 per hour is offered, with the role beginning in April 2026. Flexible hours between 3-4 days per week are required, including occasional Saturday support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with children of similar ages.
• Must be a driver and have pet-friendly attitude.
• Up-to-date DBS and willingness to obtain Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping, dog walking, and child care duties.
• Pick up children from school and prepare dinners.
• Flexibility to work on occasional Saturdays.

Skills

Experience with children

Housekeeping

Dog walking

DBS checked

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Overview

3-4 day week Nanny/housekeeper required in Kidlington Oxfordshire 866722

This busy professional family are looking for an experienced sole charge Nanny/Housekeeper to help run their busy large home in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. They have a son aged 14 and daughter aged 12 years old, and the son has nut and sesame allergies so they will train the nanny to use an EpiPen. They are looking for a nanny/housekeeper and dog walker for 3-4 days a week Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and some Saturdays (about 7 a year with lots of notice as Mum needs assistance when Dad is away travelling with drop offs as one child does rowing/rugby and the other padel at the same time).

Monday - housekeeping, dog walking (puppy), ironing, washing, errands, bed changing, cleaning, food prep 9-5pm; Tuesday - same again 9-5pm. Occasional additional hours to pick up children from school bus at 6pm when Mum is out with work events. Wednesday – 9am-8pm pick up children at 5:20pm and 6pm, prepare dinner, until 8pm. Thursday - OFF DAY; Friday - OFF DAY.

They are also looking for dog sitting if they are away, and dog can’t join them. During holidays, the right person needs to enjoy working with young people and engaging with them and boundary setting when needed. An excellent salary is offered with this job, £20-£25 gross an hour for the right person (28,080-£35,100 based on the 3 days a week). The role is to start in April 2026 and please get in touch straight away if you are interested in this great, long term opportunity!

Schedule & Duties

• Monday: housekeeping, dog walking (puppy), ironing, washing, errands, bed changing, cleaning, food prep (9-5pm)
• Tuesday: housekeeping, dog walking, ironing, washing, errands, bed changing, cleaning, food prep (9-5pm)
• Wednesday: pick up children 5:20pm & 6pm, prepare dinner, assist until 8pm (9am-8pm)
• Occasional additional hours to pick up children from school bus at 6pm
• About 7 Saturdays a year, with notice
• Thursday & Friday off

Requirements

• Minimum Experience Level: 2+ years working with children of the same age
• Training and Qualifications: Childcare qualifications not essential
• Driver: Yes
• Pet: One friendly puppy
• Must have up-to-date DBS on the update service and a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain it
• Minimum of 2 professional referees, one of which must be your current or last employer that are immediately contactable

Compensation

Pay: £20-£25 gross an hour (28,080-£35,100 based on the 3 days a week)

Contact

To apply for this job please contact Philippa immediately on 01865 693060 / 07988 908231 or send an up-to-date version of your CV to: mailto:[e-mail]

Legal & Equality

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.