Summary
Role: Live-in Housekeeper /Nanny
Location: Windermere, UK
Salary:£35,000 - £40,000
Work Schedule: 45-50 hours/week, 5-6 days, including flexibility for occasional evenings and family holidays.
Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom, full board included
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
A warm family in Windermere seeks a caring, responsible, and flexible Live-in Housekeeper / Nanny to support household duties and assist the mother with two children (2-year-old and new-born). The household includes a gentle Labrador, so comfort around dogs is required. Ideal for candidates with prior childcare or housekeeping experience who are proactive, organised, and calm under pressure.
Job Description:
Live-in Housekeeper / Nanny supporting the family with household operations, childcare, and daily routines. Responsibilities include light cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, organising household and children's items, and running small errands. Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, bedtime routines, supervising and entertaining the children safely, with occasional sole charge, nursery runs, babysitting, and flexibility to work evenings or accompany the family on holidays.
Role Responsibilities
● Provide childcare and household support
● Must have the right to work in the UK
● Maintain a clean, organised home
● Prepare meals, laundry, ironing, errands
● Supervise and engage children in safe activities
● Flexibility to travel with the family and assist during holidays
● Care for the family dog as required
● Be a discreet and reliable presence in the household
Candidate Requirements
● Minimum 2 years' experience in childcare or housekeeping
● Excellent references and DBS check
● Confident driver
● Warm, patient, organised, calm under pressure
● Comfortable with children and dogs
● Fluent English; non-smoker
Benefits
● Private bedroom/bathroom with full board
● 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
● Pension and statutory benefits
● Time off in lieu or pay for evening duties
● Travel and accommodation covered for family holidays
