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):
1. 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
2. Occasional proxy parenting
3. Sole and shared care of the children, including occasional proxy parenting
4. School/nursery runs (in the future)
5. Light meal preparation for the children (occasional)
6. General housekeeping duties including: Cleaning and tidying communal and children’s areas; Laundry and ironing
7. Maintaining stock of household and cleaning supplies
8. Running ad-hoc errands
9. One night of babysitting per week (weeknight)
The Ideal Candidate:
10. Experienced, confident, and nurturing with young children, including babies
11. Flexible, adaptable, and easy-going
12. A team player – happy to work alongside parents
13. Warm, professional, and discreet
14. Holds a full, clean UK driving licence
Days & Hours:
15. Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday, full-time
16. Nanny-focused hours when children are at home; housekeeping hours during school/nursery time
17. Breaks during the day
Accommodation:
18. Private bedroom provided
19. The family is currently converting the stables into private accommodation adjacent to the main house with a separate entrance – offering excellent privacy and space