Nanny/Housekeeper

Experienced Nanny/ Housekeeper required for busy young family located in a semi-rural location close to Halstead.  This is a full time role, Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6.30pm during school holidays where you will be looking after 3 lovely children ages 4, 7 and 9. The children are all at the same school so the hours during term time will be over 3 days rather than 5. 

During term time the position will be school runs and carrying out housekeeping, such as cleaning, washing and ironing. Food preparation and maybe a little baking. The 2 dogs would love a walk too!  generally assisting the family where needed.

The ideal person will be reliable, flexible and kind with a genuine love of working with small children. The ability to cook healthy, delicious meals for the children is a must.  A tidy person who is happy to keep on top of tidying children's areas as well as bed changing and children’s laundry. The family have two lovely Labrador dogs, so a dog friendly person is also a must. 

Car driver essential due to location of school for drop off and pick up, as the school is a 40 minute drive away. Use of a car provided for this.

The Position:

• Care of 3 children ages 4, 7 and 9 full time Monday to Friday during the school holidays and 3 days a week term time
• Taking the children to and from school  - this is a 40 minute drive away so the person must be a confident and proficient driver
• After school care for all 3 children including cooking tea, bath and bedtime routine
• Children's laundry, cleaning and bed changing 
• Keeping areas tidy
• Batch cooking and possibly a little baking.

The Person:

• Reliable, flexible, kind & trustworthy with a calm, friendly personality
• Ideally childcare qualified
• Car driver with clean licence
• A good cook to provide healthy meals
• Will have a natural rapport with children 
• Someone clean and tidy who could perhaps provide additional housekeeping duties during term time.

The successful person will be offered a good salary between £28,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience. Fully checkable references will be requested.

Please email - info@larstonerecruitment.com