Housekeeper Nanny - Full Time - Herne Hill, South London

HomeOrganisers Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family in South London is seeking a proactive Housekeeper/Nanny for their home. The role involves maintaining a clean environment while providing after-school childcare for their three children. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, good cooking skills, and be great at communication. The position offers £23 gross per hour with additional benefits including paid time off and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Additional paid time off

Friendly family environment

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, and great with communication and teamwork.
• Happy working alongside a parent at home.
• Up-to-date DBS (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and well-organised family home every day.
• Local school pick-ups on foot.
• Cook healthy evening meals for the children.

Skills

Experience in a combined housekeeper nanny role

Good family cooking

Strong organisation skills

Great communication and teamwork

Education

Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Housekeeper Nanny – Full Time – Herne Hill, South London

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB949
Job Title: Housekeeper/ Nanny
Location: Herne Hill, London SE24
Number of Children: 3 (Girl 5.5, Boy 3, Newborn due December)
Pets: None
Salary: £23 gross per hour (annualised approx. £41,262–£46,046 depending on agreed weekly hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Required: Monday to Friday. 10/11am to 6pm (5.30pm on Fridays).
Driver: Not required

A warm, organised family in Herne Hill is seeking a proactive Housekeeper/ Nanny to support their home as they welcome a new baby. Two children attend local schools within walking distance, and the role blends daytime housekeeping with focused after‑school childcare. Mum will be on maternity leave and values clear communication and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping (approx. 60%)

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well‑organised family home every day
• Ensure deeper tasks are scheduled e.g. inside fridge
• Keep children’s bedrooms and communal areas organised and toys tidy and sorted
• Family and children’s laundry, washing, drying, folding and putting away
• Cook healthy evening meals for the children each day
• Batch cooking for the freezer when time allows
• Stock rotation, checking expiry dates and updating the shopping list
• Accept deliveries and manage basic household errands

Childcare (approx. 40%)

• Local school pick‑ups on foot
• Play, reading and after‑school routines 3pm–6pm (5.30pm Fridays)
• Prepare children’s tea and support calm, positive end‑of‑day routines
• Occasional short periods with the baby while mum is with the older children

Requirements

• Experience in a combined housekeeper nanny role
• Warm, reliable and great with communication and teamwork
• Good family cooking and strong organisation skills
• Happy working alongside a parent at home
• Up‑to‑date DBS (or willing to obtain)
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate required (or willing to obtain)

Benefits

• £23 gross per hour; annualised approx. £41,262–£46,046 depending on final hours
• Annual bonus
• Additional paid time off this summer while the family are away on joint maternity/paternity leave
• Friendly family environment; Monday to Friday schedule with an early finish on Fridays

Application Requirements

• An up‑to‑date DBS
• A valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• At least two professional references from your most recent employers who are contactable
• To apply, please quote the job reference number DB949