Full-Time Nanny / Housekeeper

Location: Headington, Oxford
Start Date: ASAP (the family is happy to wait for the right candidate)

Driver: Essential

Days and Hours:

• Monday: 2:30pm – 8:30pm
• Midweek: 6:45am – 7:45pm
• Friday: 6:45am – 12:45pm

Position

A warm and welcoming family based in Headington is seeking an experienced, proactive, and organised Nanny/Housekeeper to support the smooth running of their busy household and provide excellent care for their two young boys, aged 1 and 3 years.

Both children attend nursery between 10:00am and 4:00pm, allowing time during the day to focus on housekeeping duties. The family also employs a part-time cleaner, so this role is centred around maintaining the home, keeping it organised, and supporting the family’s day-to-day routines rather than deep cleaning.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Full-time
• The family’s schedule varies each week to accommodate work commitments and includes a mixture of:
  • Early morning starts
  • Standard daytime shifts
  • Later afternoon/evening finishes
• Example shifts include:
  • Monday: 2:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Midweek: 6:45am – 7:45pm
  • Friday: 6:45am – 12:45pm

A degree of flexibility is essential.

Salary

• £20–£22 gross per hour
• The family is happy to offer a competitive market rate for an outstanding candidate.

Childcare Responsibilities

• Morning and evening care for the children.
• Nursery drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities and outings.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children.
• Support routines, including dressing, bathing, and bedtime when required.
• Encourage learning, development, and good manners.
• Ensure the children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Maintain the home to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
• Daily tidying and household organisation.
• Family laundry, ironing, folding, and putting clothes away.
• Change bed linen as required.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Load and unload the dishwasher.
• Grocery shopping and household errands when required.
• Manage household supplies and restock essentials.
• Prepare simple family meals when needed.
• Liaise with the family’s part-time cleaner to ensure the household runs efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Nanny/Housekeeper within a private household.
• Warm, caring, and confident with young children.
• Proactive, organised, and able to use initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Full UK driving licence and own car are essential.
• Excellent references.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification preferred.

Additional Information

• Two boys aged 1 and 3 years.
• Both children attend nursery from 10:00am–4:00pm.
• No pets.
• Property comprises 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• The family already employs a part-time cleaner, so the role focuses on maintaining the household rather than undertaking extensive deep cleaning.

The Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for a friendly, reliable, and hands-on Nanny/Housekeeper who enjoys balancing childcare with household support. The successful candidate will be flexible, highly organised, and take pride in maintaining a well-run home while providing nurturing and engaging care for the children.