Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper – Near Canterbury, Kent
Start Date: May 2025
Salary: £45,000 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, three boys aged 6, 4, and a newborn (2 months), and a friendly cat.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Full Nanny duties, including supporting daily routines and engaging the children in age-appropriate activities; the 6 year old is only there 3 nights a week
• Night feed with the baby until sleep through (currently only waking up once)
• Occasional proxy parenting
• Sole and shared care of the children, including occasional proxy parenting
• School/nursery runs (in the future)
• Light meal preparation for the children (occasional)
• Cleaning and tidying communal and children’s areas
• Laundry and ironing
• Maintaining stock of household and cleaning supplies
• Running ad-hoc errands
• One night of babysitting per week (weeknight)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced, confident, and nurturing with young children, including babies
• Flexible, adaptable, and easy-going
• A team player – happy to work alongside parents
• Warm, professional, and discreet
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence

Days & Hours:

• Tuesday to Saturday, full-time
• Nanny-focused hours when children are at home; housekeeping hours during school/nursery time
• Breaks during the day

Accommodation:

• Private bedroom provided. The family is currently converting the stables into private accommodation adjacent to the main house with a separate entrance – offering excellent privacy and space