Vacancies

ALWAYS NEEDED

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED NANNIES & MOTHERS HELPS FOR TEMPORARY DAILY & RESIDENTIAL POSITIONS. NIGHT NANNIES. RELIEF HOUSEKEEPERS.UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH RELEVANT CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLACEMENTS.

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