We are a warm, centrally-located Edinburgh family looking for a reliable and proactive Family Helper to support us with the demands of daily life. This 20-hour per week role is primarily about relieving the load of "life admin", helping maintain a calm, organised home, and offering light childcare, particularly for a newborn
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, nurturing, and enjoys contributing to a peaceful home environment, including sometimes caring for a small, friendly dog.
Key Objectives:
Free up the mother’s time and energy by handling everyday logistics and practical tasks
Support with light newborn care (non-medical, age-appropriate help)
Keep the household running smoothly with excellent organisational systems
Bring warmth, calm, and reliability to the family routine
Key Responsibilities:
Grocery shopping and running errands
Organising household tasks and systems (to-do lists, schedules, reminders, etc.)
Light meal prep and simple batch cooking
Managing online orders, returns, and household supplies
Keeping living spaces tidy and functional (light housekeeping only)
Laundry and ironing
Managing family calendar, coordinating commitments, and organising gifts/cards for special occasions
Walking and feeding the family’s small dog
Supporting mum with newborn routines (e.g., holding or watching baby while mum showers or rests)
Helping with nursery/child-related admin (e.g., clothing organisation, researching classes)
Booking appointments, calendar management, and occasional phone calls/emails
What We’re Looking For:
Highly organised with a love for lists, structure, and home systems
Naturally proactive and able to “see what needs doing” without being micromanaged
Calm, kind, and emotionally intelligent
Comfortable around and experienced with babies (you won’t be responsible for sole care, but experience is appreciated)
Trustworthy and discreet
Comfortable with dogs and light pet care
Tech-savvy (calendars, online orders, reminders)
Bonus: Child/baby first aid certification
Able to provide references and right to work in the UK