Nanny/Cook

Massey's Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare service provider in London is seeking an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper. This live-out position requires strong childcare and cooking skills, along with the ability to oversee household staff. Key responsibilities include driving children to school, preparing nutritious meals, and maintaining household organisation. The ideal candidate should have a valid driving license and experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nanny with additional cooking and housekeeping experience.
• Strong childcare knowledge and ability to create a safe, stimulating environment.
• Confident in overseeing and coordinating other staff.

Responsibilities

• Take children to nursery/school and assist with homework.
• Prepare healthy meals for children and adults.
• Oversee household staff and maintain organisation.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Cooking skills

Organisational skills

Ability to coordinate staff

Time management

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced, proactive, and nurturing Nanny/Housekeeper to join their household. The role is primarily focused on childcare and cooking for the family, ensuring the children's well-being, development, and daily routines are supported, while also overseeing and coordinating with other household staff to ensure smooth running of the home and cooking healthy and nutritious meals for the whole family (this may mean cooking multiple dishes for children and adults).

This is a live-out position, requiring reliability, professionalism and strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Take children to nursery/school in the morning and collecting in the afternoon. You MUST be able to drive and be confident driving a large vehicle.
• Assist with homework and educational support.
• Prepare healthy meals for after school.
• Get the children bathed and ready for bed.
• Communicate regularly with parents about the children's progress, routines and needs.
• Oversee and liaise with other household staff (cleaners, gardeners, etc.) to ensure smooth running of the home.
• Help maintain household organisation and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Take care of more executive housekeeping duties and assist with light housekeeping duties when required.
• Walking and feeding the dogs.

Cooking

• Cooking healthy meals for both children and adults and this will mean cooking two different dishes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Nanny with additional cooking and housekeeping experience.
• Strong childcare knowledge and ability to create a safe, stimulating environment.
• Confident in overseeing and coordinating other staff.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Warm, patient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Valid driving licence essential and confidence to drive a large vehicle. Someone with their own vehicle is also requested due to location, parking is available.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday - 7.30am - 6.30pm