Live-in Nanny

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

Job summary

A dedicated household staffing agency is seeking an experienced Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper near Canterbury. This role involves caring for three children and performing general housekeeping. Ideal candidates are nurturing, flexible, and confident with young children. The position offers accommodation and requires a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Private bedroom accommodation

Friendly family environment

Qualifications

• Proactive and experienced with young children, including babies.
• Able to engage children in age-appropriate activities.
• Confident in managing sole and shared care.

Responsibilities

• Full Nanny duties supporting daily routines.
• Occasional proxy parenting and school/nursery runs.
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning and tidying.
• Maintaining stock of household supplies.

Skills

Experience with young children

Flexibility

Team player

Professionalism

UK driving licence

Job description

Kent, Canterbury , Salary £50,000 gross per annum

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

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