Job Description
* Location: Notting Hill, West London
* Salary: £50,000-£60,000+ gross per annum
* Contract Type: Live-in | Full-time | Long-term role
The Oplu team is recruiting a warm, experienced, and emotionally intelligent Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper to support a young, professional family based in Notting Hill, London. This is a long-term role for someone who genuinely loves children, thrives in busy households, and brings a proactive, nurturing approach to both childcare and home management.
You'll be caring primarily for two young children - a toddler currently in nursery and a baby who will start nursery later in 2025/26. The role is a mix of childcare and hands-on housekeeping during quieter periods, supported by additional staff (a housekeeper and part-time cleaner).
Ideal Candidate
* 8+ years' experience in similar roles within private households
* Fluent English, with additional languages a plus
* Kind, confident, and emotionally tuned in - especially with young children
* Proactive, resourceful, and highly organised
* Flexible to start early mornings, work longer hours when needed, and travel
* Strong team player who understands the rhythm of a staffed household
* Discreet, professional, and family-oriented
Key Responsibilities
* Full nursery duties and daily care for both children
* Creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment, with a focus on emotional development and wellbeing
* Morning and evening routines, including nursery drop-off/pick-up
* Cooking simple, healthy meals for the children and family if required
* Laundry and ironing for the children, and light housekeeping when the children are at nursery
* Liaising with other household staff and stepping in to cover occasional weekends or evenings if needed
* Travelling with the family and offering flexibility during busy travel periods
* Occasional proxy parenting
Role Details
* Live-in, Monday to Friday, approximately 07:30-19:30
* Overtime, including weekends, evenings and travel, paid separately
* Private accommodation provided: own bedroom and bathroom (with potential for separate studio space - TBD)
* 28 days' paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Salary: £50,000-£60,000+ gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.