Vacancies
ALWAYS NEEDED
GAP YEAR STUDENTS. WEEKEND STAFF.
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced local part-time nanny
Duties will include sole charge of children 5 years old, 11 years old and 13 years old, collecting younger children from local schools, helping 5 year old with Reading, playing games, taking to local activities, hosting playdates. As well as the normal nursery duties cooking a family meal, putting away laundry and changing beds (Family employ a cleaner)
Potential candidates must have relevant childcare experience, a proven track record and excellent references from previous employers. Must be cheerful, proactive and capable of engaging with a 5 year old and older children
Enhanced DBS and pediatric first aid will be required
Non smoker
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious family meals
Car driver and owner – must be prepared to use own car for transporting the children in
Live locally
Required:
Tuesday & Thursday
1pm – 7pm
£ 20.00 gross per hour
Required ideally mid April
*POSITION FILLED*
We are looking for a Travelling Family Cook/Housekeeper for our UHNW client
The family are English/Chinese with 2 school age children, they live in the UK (Henley-on-Thames) and the USA (LA). You would be required to travel abroad with the family during school holidays for approximately 17 weeks of the year
You would generally work 5 days per week, but when travelling may be required to work more days and time off in lieu can be given when back in the UK
We are ideally looking for an experienced Cook/Housekeeper that is experienced working in private households
You will be required to liaise with the House Manager, provide menu plans and prepare and cook tasty and nutritious meals for the family. Source the best quality ingredients and shop for organic produce. Maintain all kitchen equipment and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times, making sure health and safety guidelines are followed at all times. Local errands and shopping. Keep detailed household records. Light housekeeping duties
A cheerful disposition, calm and quiet, good work attitude and a team player are all essential
Dependable and reliable with good time-keeping
This is a busy role so you will need to be fit and active
Must have a valid passport with no visa restrictions
Full clean driving licence and own car
Able to provide sample menu plans
Excellent references
Enhanced DBS check
Non smoker – essential
Good spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Salary range £ 50,000 – £ 60,000 gross p.a (negotiable)
Required in the next few months
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper to care for their rural property
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, laundry, tidying and organising. Care of the family dogs
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind and helpful. A self-starter who can work on their own using initiative. Must be naturally clean, tidy and organised. Have a genuine love for children and animals and enjoy working and living in a rural location. Previous experience working as a Housekeeper will be required with excellent references
Full clean driving licence and own car
Current Enhanced DBS check
Good spoken English
Non smoker
Working hours and days:
40 hour week/5 days per week
Housekeeper will be provided with a 1 bedroom furnished flat
Salary negotiable
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced local live-out housekeeper
Duties will include general cleaning, tidying and organising. Laundry and ironing. Errands and shopping. School runs for 11 year old & 14 year old 2-3 times per week (30-40 min drive). Basic household admin. No cooking required
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind and thoughtful. Previous experience working as a private housekeeper will be required with a proven track record and longevity in former roles. Must love children and dogs
Enhanced current DBS will be required, ideally registered on the update service
Excellent checkable references
Full clean driving licence, must be a confident driver with own car. Work use of a car is provided for the housekeeper
Non smoker
Must be naturally clean, tidy and organised
Dependable and reliable
Non smoker
40 hour working week, hours fall within 7am – 6pm (2 early starts per week)
Monday – Friday
Salary up to £ 40,000 gross p.a
Required asap
*Position filled*
Private estate near Henley-on-Thames are looking for an experienced multi-skilled Head of Maintenance
Duties will include general maintenance around the grounds and property which will include minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, brick laying and masonry works, painting and decorating, re pointing of paving, clean gutter systems and hoppers, minor roof repairs, care and maintenance of garden tools and machinery, painting gates and fences, monitoring and upkeep of waste treatment facility, cleaning of land drainage network, replacement of fixtures and fittings, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs, ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
Previous experience working on a private estate or similar as Head of Maintenance will be required, with a proven track record and longevity in former employment and excellent references. A City & Guilds trade qualification relevant to building services or construction will be required. Computer and Tech Savvy, Microsoft 365
Full clean driving licence and own car
Non smoker
Enhanced DBS will be required
Excellent spoken and written English
Smart & tidy appearance
Can-do attitude & strong team player
Required:
Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm (occasionally required out of hours & travel abroad for short periods of time)
Salary from £ 45,000 – £ 55,000 Gross p.a
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced local nanny to take sole charge of their children 9 months old and 2.5 years old
Duties will include sole charge of both children, assist with getting them dressed in the morning/bedtime routine, follow their nap schedule, prepare and cook healthy and nutritious lunch and dinner for them. Take them out to local age appropriate activities/socialise them as much as possible, older child is a very energetic “typical” boy and loves being outdoors as much as possible so structuring outdoor play everyday will be required. Organise arts/crafts activities etc. Keep their clothes, toys and bedrooms tidy and organised
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring and fun. Must be fit, active and energetic and like being outdoors with the children. Must have a recognised childcare qualification and ideally 5 years recent experience working as a nanny, a proven track record, longevity in former roles and excellent references
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, pediatric first aid and public liability insurance will be required
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals for the children
Excellent spoken English
Car driver is not required for this role but will need own transport
Non smoker
Family have 1 dog so dog lover essential
Required:
Monday – Thursday
8am – 6.30pm
£ 32,760.00 – £ 37,128.00 gross p.a
Required April
We are looking for a proactive couple (preferably chalet/yacht couple) to manage the principal’s property in Padstow, Cornwall
The property is used fairly regularly by the family during the summer season, the property is in a stunning location, with waterfront garden, and local access to Padstow, and all it’s surrounding surf friendly beaches
Duties will include:
Preparing the property for the beginning of the season, and shutting down at the end
Family cooking, breakfast and dinner most days when the family visit, and some lunches, occasional dinner parties
Daily housekeeping, care of fine furnishings and fabrics. Maintain cleanliness and presentation, to the exacting family standards
Laundry and ironing (including the use of a roller iron)
Household shopping for the family, errands, dry cleaning, taking surfboards to be prepared
Dealing with security systems, gates, CCTV and household technology
Strong maintenance skills required, including care of swimming pool and hot tub
Letting contractors into the property, liaising with the Property Manager
Care of surfboards and wet-suits
Arranging powerboat maintenance where needed. Powerboat and surfing experience is a bonus
Driving the family where needed – airports, beach etc
Occasional care of the family dogs
The family are looking for a friendly and accommodating couple, with meticulous housekeeping skills and a strong maintenance background. One of the candidates must be a confident cook and be happy to prep and cook healthy meals for the family and occasionally friends on a daily basis. Ideally both candidates will have a background in the hospitality industry
Live-in role – separate accommodation provided ( bills included)
Both must drive – full clean driving licences
Both must be non-smokers
Fluent spoken and written English
Ideally the Couple will have worked together on ski or yacht seasons
5 days per week – flexibility is required
£ 4400.00 gross combined, per month – negotiable dependent on experience
Required mid April – mid November
* The role has the ability to become permanent, working at the Cornwall property in the Summer season, and the Alps in the Winter*
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced nanny to take sole charge of their children who will be 2.5 years old and 10 months old
Duties will include sole charge of both children, organising age appropriate, fun activities inside and outside of the home. Preparing and cooking healthy and nutritious meals for the children and keeping their bedrooms, toys and clothes clean, tidy and organised
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, energetic and fun. Previous experience working as a nanny with similar ages of children will be required
Ofsted registered nanny would be an advantage
DBS registered on the update service, pediatric first aid
Full clean driving licence and own car, work use of a car can be provided if required
References from previous employment essential
Non smoker
Family have a small dog
Required 2/3 days a week – can be flexible on which days
8/8.30am – 5.30pm
£ 17.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour
Required June 2024
Private country estate near to Henley-on-Thames has a vacancy for a live-out Gardener
Duties will include care of an established English Country Garden comprising of walled gardens, cut flower beds, herbaceous borders, box hedging, lawns etc. General garden duties, manage the annual calendar of the gardens, swimming pool maintenance and some care of family dogs etc
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition, be thoughtful, kind and a team player with a can-do attitude. Relevant experience will be required with a proven track record and excellent references
Horticultural qualifications desirable
Must be a genuine dog lover
Full clean driving licence and own car
Non smoker
DBS check
Good spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Must be physically fit and active
Monday – Friday – 8am – 4pm
Salary up to £ 38,000 gross p.a
Required February/early March 2024
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced nanny to assist with the care of twins born December 23
The role will be mainly sole charge but Mum works from home so will still be involved where possible during the day
Normal nursery duties will be required
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind and caring. Looking for a nanny who has previous experience caring for twins. Must have a proven employment record, longevity in previous roles and excellent references
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, pediatric first aid and public liability insurance will be required
Non smoker
Car driver not essential but Nanny must have own transport and live locally
Family have a dog and cat
Required:
Monday – Wednesday
9am – 6pm or 10am – 7pm
Salary negotiable
Start date around 1st April
Lovely friendly family of 4 has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper to care for their family home
Duties will include general housework, tidying, organising, laundry and ironing. Occasional errands
Potential candidates must have relevant housekeeping experience, a proven track record and excellent references
Car driver and owner
Non smoker
Family have 1 dog
Required 20 hours per week over 2-5 days (can be flexible with times so may suit someone who needs to do school runs)
£ 17680.00 – £ 18720.00 gross p.a
Required asap
Temporary Nannies and university students etc required for various holiday vacancies
Must have relevant childcare experience, enhanced DBS, first aid, car driver and owner and excellent references
Please make contact
Informal family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced nanny to take sole charge of their children 7 years, 4 years and 22 months
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, fun, dependable and reliable. A nanny that has looked after 3 children before in the same age group. Must have a proven employment track record, longevity in former roles and excellent references
Normal nursery duties
Ofsted registration is not required but must have an enhanced DBS registered on the update service, pediatric first aid and public liability insurance
Full clean driving licence, confident driver with own car – Work use of a car is available for the nanny
Non smoker
Good spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Required:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday/8am – 6pm
£ 15.00 – £ 17.00 gross per hour
Required asap
Friendly informal family has a vacancy for an experienced local part-time Nanny/Housekeeper
Duties will include sole care of almost 7 year old and 8 year old, collecting from school, preparing dinner and assisting with homework, whilst children are at school general housekeeping duties to include hoovering and cleaning of floors, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, loading/unloading the dishwasher, changing beds, putting away washing, keeping children’s rooms, clothes and toys clean, tidy and organised. During the school holidays the role will become more focused on the care of the children and organising fun activities
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, fun and dependable. Previous employed experience as a nanny/housekeeper desirable with a proven track record, longevity in former roles with excellent references
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals for the children
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, pediatric first aid will be required
Full clean driving licence, confident driver with own transport – work use of a car is available
Non smoker
Good spoken English
Required:
Monday & Tuesday
9am – 7pm
Hourly rate – £ 17.00 – £ 18.00 gross per hour (dependent on experience)
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a “Child friendly Housekeeper” to look after their family home and very occasionally care for their 1 year old
Duties will include general cleaning, organising and tidying. Laundry and ironing. Occasional care of 1 year old
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, dependable and reliable and have previous experience working as a private housekeeper and relevant childcare experience. Excellent references and a proven employment track record will be required
Enhanced DBS
Live locally
Car driver and owner
Non smoker
Family have 1 cat
Required:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday/1pm – 5pm
£ 18.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper/Nanny (Children 3 years old, 8 years old and 11 years old)
Duties will include general cleaning of the whole house, laundry and ironing. Keeping the children’s bedrooms and toys organised and tidy. Light/basic food preparation. A small amount of childcare will be required normally between 4pm – 6.30pm and occasionally during the school holidays. Some care of the family Labrador
Potential candidates will need relevant experience, a proven track record and excellent references
Enhanced DBS
Non smoker
Car driver and owner
Required:
Monday – Friday
12 noon – 7pm
Salary £ 27300.00 – £ 30940.00 gross p.a
Start date 29th April