Live-in Nanny

Exclusive Household Staff; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exclusive family near Canterbury seeks a proactive Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper. This role demands care for three children, including a baby, along with light housekeeping. The suitable candidate should be nurturing, flexible, professional, and able to work well with parents. A private bedroom is provided, ensuring comfort and privacy.

Benefits

Private bedroom provided

Excellent privacy and space in accommodation

Qualifications

• Experienced and nurturing with young children, including babies.
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Full Nanny duties, supporting daily routines and engaging the children.
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry and ironing.
• Occasional proxy parenting and school/nursery runs.

Skills

Childcare

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

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Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper – Near Canterbury, Kent
Start Date: July 2025
Salary: £50,000 gross per annum

A busy and welcoming family of five, based just outside Canterbury, Kent, is seeking a proactive and experienced Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper. The household consists of two principals, two boys aged 7 and 4, a 4-month old girl, and a friendly cat.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Full Nanny duties, including supporting daily routines and engaging the children in age-appropriate activities; the 7 year old is only there 3 nights a week
• Occasional proxy parenting
• Sole and shared care of the children, including occasional proxy parenting
• School/nursery runs (in the future)
• Light meal preparation for the children (occasional)
• General housekeeping duties including: Cleaning and tidying communal and children’s areas; Laundry and ironing
• Maintaining stock of household and cleaning supplies
• One night of babysitting per week (weeknight)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced, confident, and nurturing with young children, including babies
• Flexible, adaptable, and easy-going
• A team player – happy to work alongside parents
• Warm, professional, and discreet
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence

Days & Hours:

• Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday, full-time
• Nanny-focused hours when children are at home; housekeeping hours during school/nursery time
• Breaks during the day

Accommodation:

• Private bedroom provided
• The family is currently converting the stables into private accommodation adjacent to the main house with a separate entrance – offering excellent privacy and space