Job Title: Live-in Nanny / Housekeeper
Location: North East England - Chester Le Street Durham
Salary: £500 per week (live-in, accommodation included)
Annual Salary: £26,000 (based on 52 weeks, pro-rated if unpaid leave is taken)
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable, caring, and organised Live-in Nanny / Housekeeper to support with the care of one school-aged child (6 years old) alongside light household duties. This is a blended role combining before- and after-school childcare with daily housekeeping responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Childcare Duties
o Morning routine: preparing breakfast, getting the child ready for school
o School drop-off (8:30am)
o Pick-up (2:30pm)
o After-school care until 6:30pm, including:
+ Preparing snacks and dinner
+ Organising activities and playtime
+ Bath time and evening wind-down
* Housekeeping Duties (approx. 2 hours per day flexible)
o General tidying and upkeep of the home
o Laundry and ironing (primarily child-related, unless agreed otherwise)
o Hoovering and maintaining clean living spaces
o Basic meal preparation
* Full DBS Check required
* Total: approximately 7.5 hours/day; Weekly hours: approximately 37.5 hours (Mon–Fri); Days off: 2 per week (to be agreed, typically weekends or split as convenient)
Working Hours
Morning: 7:00am – 8:30am
Midday housekeeping: 2 hours per day (flexible timing)
Afternoon/Evening: 2:30pm – 6:30pm
Accommodation
Private bedroom provided; Live-in arrangement required.
Ideal Candidate
* Experience in childcare (nannying, childcare settings, or similar)
* Understanding of Autism as this little boy is pre-verbal Autistic
* Warm, patient, and engaging with children
* Organised and proactive with household tasks
* Reliable and able to manage responsibilities independently
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car (required for school runs local to family home)
Additional Information
This role combines childcare and light housekeeping; it is not a full cleaning position. Occasional flexibility or babysitting may be discussed in advance.
Summary
This is a well-balanced live-in role suited to someone who enjoys both childcare and maintaining a tidy home environment, with structured hours, two days off per week, and a clear routine.
Home
6 Bedroom Home Located at Lambton Park, prime location to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham.
\"We are looking for a warm, fun and reliable nanny to support a busy professional household. This is a lively, welcoming home with a genuine family feel, where building positive relationships and creating a calm, nurturing environment is really important. The role involves supporting with childcare, helping maintain routines, and bringing energy and creativity to activities, while also being flexible to support a busy working schedule. We are looking for someone kind, organised, and proactive, who enjoys being part of a friendly household and making a real difference to day-to-day family life.\"
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