Part-time nanny/housekeeper in Maida Vale

Leaman Consulting LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring family's recruitment agency is seeking a proactive part-time nanny in Maida Vale. You will care for their 3.5-year-old daughter and assist with a newborn due in December. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, flexibility for travel, and a nurturing approach. The role is Monday to Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm, with a salary of £20-25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Warm and nurturing approach with a good sense of initiative.
• Experience caring for preschool-aged children and babies.
• Confident in supporting a busy family life.

Responsibilities

• Care for the older child: collect from school, prepare healthy meals.
• Support during school holidays with additional hours as needed.
• Collaborate with parents and household staff.
• Travel with the family when possible.
• Collaborate with parents and household staff.

Skills

Caring for preschool-aged children

Meal preparation

Collaboration with parents

Travel flexibility

Job description

Overview

A lovely returning client is looking for a kind, capable, and proactive part-time nanny to join their family in Maida Vale. Their daughter is 3.5 years old and a new baby is due in December. Mum will be on maternity leave, and a maternity nurse will be employed for the newborn. Your main focus will be caring for the older child, including collecting her from school, preparing healthy meals, and engaging her in fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities. The family values a nanny who enjoys cooking and can prepare nutritious, balanced meals for the children. Flexibility is important, as the family may require additional hours during school holidays and would appreciate occasional travel support. The ideal candidate will have a warm and nurturing approach, a good sense of initiative, and previous experience caring for both preschool-aged children and babies. This would suit a professional nanny with an NHK-style profile who is confident supporting busy family life and working collaboratively with parents and other household staff. This is a fantastic long-term, part-time opportunity with Leaman Consulting family.

Responsibilities

• Care for the older child: collect from school, prepare healthy meals, and engage in age-appropriate activities
• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals for the children
• Support during school holidays with additional hours as needed
• Travel with the family if possible
• Work collaboratively with parents and any other household staff

Qualifications

• Warm and nurturing approach with a good sense of initiative
• Experience caring for preschool-aged children and babies
• Confident in supporting a busy family life and coordinating with parents and other staff
• NHK-style profile (preferred)

Details

• Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm (with flexibility)
• Additional Hours: More hours during school holidays; flexibility to travel with the family if possible
• Start Date: ASAP
• Children: 3.5-year-old; newborn due in December (maternity nurse employed)
• Salary: £20-25 gross per hour (DOE)