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GAP YEAR STUDENTS. WEEKEND STAFF.
Informal friendly family has a vacancy for a permanent experienced live-in Housekeeper
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, care of antiques and fine furnishings, tidying and organising, laundry and ironing. Care of the family dogs (2 dogs) to include daily walking and feeding
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition, a good work attitude, conscientious, hard working, dependable, reliable with good time-keeping
Previous employed recent experience as a Housekeeper for a HNW family will be required, excellent references, longevity in former roles and a proven employment track record will be required. Enhanced DBS, car driver and owner
Separate cottage will be provided, rent free with all utility bills paid. Partner welcome following own occupation, pets will be considered but no children
Required:
Monday – Friday (very occasional help required over a weekend)
40 hour working week (start and finish times tba)
Required April
Returning client of Henley Nannies is seeking a qualified/experienced nanny to take sole charge of their children 7 years old & 10 years old
Potential candidates must have relevant experience working with similar ages of children in a nanny role. Excellent references will be required, Enhanced DBS on the update service, first aid and public liability insurance. A confident car driver, clean licence & own car
Non smoker
Excellent spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Duties will include organising fun activities for the children eg: local walks, picnics, bike rides, day trips, museums, arts and crafts, baking, games etc. Helping children with any schoolwork and projects. Keeping children’s bedrooms, toys and clothes clean, tidy and organised. Preparation and cooking of healthy and nutritious meals
Required:
Tuesday – Friday – 8am – 7pm
From £ 15.00 gross per hour
Required 22nd July – 21st August
*NEW ROLE*
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for an experienced Housekeeper to care for their beautiful home
Previous recent employed experience as a Housekeeper for a private household is essential, longevity in former roles, ideally a Housekeeper that has stayed in a previous role for a minimum of 2 years +, a proven employment track record and excellent references will be required
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour. Must have extremely high standards of housekeeping with an eye for detail, good laundry and ironing skills
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, laundry/ironing, making and changing beds, household management, errands and shopping, coordinating contractors as necessary, very occasional collection of children from school, liaising with the family as needed. Highest level of integrity & trust will be required
Car driver & owner
Non smoker
Smart & tidy appearance
Excellent spoken and written English
Animal lovely essential as family have 1 dog & 2 cats
Required:
Tuesday – Friday
4 x 8 hour working days (start and finish times tba)
£ 20.00 gross per hour
Required March/April
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced nanny to take sole charge of their 1 month old son (born Feb 25)
Duties will include organising stimulating & fun activities inside & outside of the home. Following routine for naps/meals etc. Preparation & cooking of healthy and nutritious meals/batch cooking for the freezer. Keeping his bedroom, toys and clothes clean, tidy and organised
Potential candidates must have relevant experience as a nanny, ideally 10 years + experience and extensive experience with new babies, excellent references, enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid. Clean driving licence & own car
Non smoking/vaping household
Required:
Monday – Thursday/9am – 2pm (there may be some flexibility on start and finish times)
£ 20.00 – £ 25.00 gross per hour (rate of pay will be dependent on qualifications and experience)
Required End May/Early June
Lovely friendly family are seeking a temporary nanny for Easter and Summer to assist family with the care of girls 3 months old, 5 years old and 8 years old
This role may suit a University Student who is currently studying to become a Teacher or similar and is just looking for a temporary role. The family would love a nanny who wants to have fun with the older girls and feel they are part of the family, someone who is kind, caring, warm and friendly with an outgoing personality. Ideally a nanny who is sporty and loves participating with outdoor activities with the children. Experience with babies is not essential. Duties will also include light household duties, although the family employ a cleaner, errands and shopping, keeping the children’s bedrooms, toys and clothes clean, tidy and organised. Assisting with meal preparation and cooking. Opportunity to travel to the South of France with the family for 1 week in the Summer, either week commencing 4th or 11th August
Enhanced DBS will be required
Ideally a car driver and owner
Non smoker
Live locally to Pangbourne
Excellent spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Salary negotiable
Required:
Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday
9.30am – 7/7.30pm
Babysitting available
Dates required:
31st March – 22nd April
7th July – 2nd September (not needed 18th – 27th July and 23rd – 31st August)
UHNW family has a vacancy for an experienced local part-time Housekeeper to work at their private Estate located near Henley-on-Thames
Duties will include a high standard of general cleaning, care of antiques, fine furnishings, crystal and silver. Household and personal laundry. Making and changing beds. Basic meal preparation/laying & clearing tables
Potential candidates must be experienced working as a Housekeeper on a private UHNW household/estate. Must have a proven employment track record, with longevity in former roles with excellent references. Cheerful disposition with a can-do work attitude. Good team player. Discreet at all times
Good spoken English
Car driver & owner essential
Non smoker
Required:
3 days a week: either Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday, Thursday, Friday
8.30am – 4.30pm (occasional later finishes required)
£ 22.00 gross per hour/£27,456 p.a
Required asap
Experienced night nanny required for friendly family in Pangbourne, Berkshire
Duties will include care of 2 month old baby, occasional assistance with older children who are almost 5 years old & 8 years old. Following sleep and feeding routine that has been established by current night nanny. Normal nursery duties will be required
Potential candidates must have previous experience working as a night nanny/maternity nurse with excellent references. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid and public liability insurance. Cheerful disposition, kind, caring & maternal. Good work attitude with excellent communication skills
Non smoking/vaping household
Car driver & owner, ideally live locally
Required Sunday – Thursday/9pm – 9am (occasional earlier starts by arrangement)
Up to £ 25.00 gross per hour
Required asap for 1 month (contract may be extended by mutual agreement)
Friendly, informal family has a vacancy for a local experienced PA/Nanny
Duties will include school pick ups, taking children 8 years old, 12 years old & 15 years old to after school activities/clubs/playdates, helping children with their development, assisting with homework and making sure children are prepared, organised and on top of their school work/projects etc. Managing the children’s busy & changing schedules. Liaising with the school when required. Preparing school bags, PE kits & school uniforms. Wardrobe management for the children. Arrange activities for the children on their school breaks. Preparing healthy, nutritious & tasty meals & snacks for the children. Keeping the children’s bedrooms and playroom, clean, tidy and organised, making and changing the children’s beds. Menu planning, order groceries online, prepare and cook a family evening meal & sometimes prepare a meal for the weekend. Manage household inventory of food/spices & picking up items to supplement the weekly shop as required when items run out. Occasional errands eg: post office, school shop, petrol for car, car wash, charity shop etc. Coordinating and supervising tradespeople. Organising projects around the home (organise/declutter/put away seasonal clothes). Organising an online calendar/diary system. Coordinating family events, research activities etc. Ensure the smooth running & general tidiness of the house. Household admin
You will need to have ideally 2/3 years + experience working in a busy household as a PA/Nanny and have excellent written & verbal communication skills. A proactive and friendly approach with a can-do attitude. Naturally clean, tidy & organised. A self-starter, able to work on your own using initiative
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid & excellent references
Good IT skills will be required
Full clean driving licence and own car – Work use of a car is provided
A good understanding of nutrition and a good family Cook
Non smoker
Smart & tidy appearance
Excellent spoken & written English
Required:
Monday – Friday
3 days – 7.15am – 6.15pm & 2 days 1.15pm – 6.15pm (1 hour break on the 3 long days/40 hour working week)
£ 37,000 gross p.a (negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)
Required March
*POSITION ON HOLD*
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced live-in Carer/Companion for an 83 year old gentleman with Parkinson’s
Duties will include assisting with personal care such as dressing, bathing, grooming etc. Prepare meals and ensure dietary requirements are met. Make sure medications are taken. Accompany to social events. Light household duties. Monitor and report any changes in health and behaviour to the family
Potential candidates must have a cheerful disposition, be kind, caring, empathetic & patient. Excellent communication skills. Previous experience as a private Carer will be required with excellent references
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification will be required. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service. First Aid qualification
Will need to be fit and active for this role
Non smoker
Car driver & owner
A furnished 1 bedroom flat will be provided
5 days per week/45 hour working week
Salary up to £ 40,000 gross p.a
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a local nanny/housekeeper to care for their home and 9 year old (family have older children 16, 17 and 19)
Duties will include general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, tidying and organising. Walking the family’s 3 dogs. Collecting 9 year old from school, preparing a meal, assisting with homework, taking to after school clubs, arranging suitable activities in the school holidays
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring and fun. Dependable and reliable. Naturally clean tidy and organised with good standards of housekeeping. Relevant previous experience in a similar role, Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, first aid, car driver and owner. A good understanding of nutrition, able to menu plan, prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals
Excellent spoken English
Dog lover essential – 2 Retrievers and a German Shepherd
Work use of a car can be provided
Live locally
Required:
Monday – Thursday or Monday – Friday
2pm – 6.30pm (1-2 extra hours a day during the school holidays)
£ 18.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour
Required asap
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced local nanny to take sole charge of their children 2 years old, 5 years old & 6 years old
Duties will include taking/collecting children from school/after school activities and playdates. Organising age appropriate, educational and fun activities for the children when they are not at school/nursery. Keeping the children’s bedrooms, bathrooms and playroom clean, tidy and organised. Children’s laundry and ironing. Menu planning, preparation & cooking of healthy, nutritious and tasty meals for the children. Walking the family dog
Potential candidates must have a recognised childcare qualification, 2 years + recent experience working as a nanny, a proven employment track record, longevity in former roles and excellent checkable references from all previous employers. Experience looking after 3 children of similar ages in a nanny role will be required
Enhanced DBS on the update service and paediatric first aid
A good understanding of nutrition
Non smoker
Full clean driving licence and own car – Work use of a car is available
Smart & tidy appearance
Excellent spoken and written English – Must be capable of assisting older children with any schoolwork
Live locally
Animal lover as family have a Labrador
Required:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2 days 7.30am – 7pm
1 day 9am – 6pm
£ 30,000 gross p.a
Required asap
*POSITION FILLED*
Returning client of Henley Nannies has a vacancy for a part-time Housekeeper/Nanny to assist with the running of their household & care of boys 10 years & 11 years
Duties will include general cleaning, tidying, organising, laundry, ironing, making & changing beds. Preparation & cooking of a family meal. Care of children 10 years old & 11 years old, collecting younger child from school & taking to any afterschool activities. Organising age appropriate activities for the children in their school holidays
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind & caring. Good organisation & communication skills. Previous employed experience in a similar role will be required with a proven track record, longevity in former roles & excellent references
Enhanced DBS on the update service, first aid
Clean driving licence & own car with business class insurance suitable for transporting the children in – work mileage will be paid
Excellent spoken & written English
Smart & tidy appearance
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare & cook healthy & nutritious family meals
Non smoker
Required:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12pm – 7pm
Hourly rate from £ 17.00 gross per hour
Required asap but can wait for the right person
*POSITION FILLED*
Lovely friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified/experienced nanny to take sole charge of their 1 year old daughter
Duties will include collecting her from nursery, organising fun activities inside & outside of the home, preparation & cooking of healthy & nutritious meals for her, changing her bed, keeping her bedroom, toys & clothes clean, tidy & organised. Bedtime/Bath routine. Additional duties will include feeding the family dog, loading/unloading the dishwasher, keeping the kitchen clean & tidy after use
Potential candidates must be cheerful, kind, caring, gentle, patient and maternal. Relevant experience in a similar role, a proven track record, longevity in former roles & excellent references
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare & cook healthy, tasty & varied meals
Car driver not required
Animal lover essential – family have a dog
3 options:
Option 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 1 day 8am – 8pm, 2 days 6pm – 9pm
Option 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 2 days 1pm – 8pm, 1 day 6pm – 9pm
Option 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3 days 6pm – 9pm
£ 20.00 gross per hour
Start date w/c 24th March
Friendly family has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced nanny to assist with the care of new baby due March 25 and 5 year old
The role will be to support the Mum who is an Actress who is returning to work to shoot a renowned TV series, there will be a mixture of support required, some sole charge and some shared care. There will be two bases one at home with the family in Caversham and the other at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex. The Nanny will accompany Mum to work on set, taking sole charge of the baby. Normal nursery duties will be required
The film set is amazing and this opportunity will be a pretty unique and exciting experience should the nanny not have worked in the film industry before, the opportunity to meet lots of very interesting people. The nanny will be very well looked after when on set, nice accommodation and all meals provided for. When not on film set the role will be based at the family home focussing on the elder child, duties will include school pick ups, taking to after school activities, cooking meals, assisting with homework etc.
Family are looking for a nanny who can show an equal amount of fun and energy, can be engaging in activities, learning and development for the older child, and nurture, love and care for the baby. Someone with experience in both ages would be idea but new-born experience is essential
Potential candidates must have relevant experience working as a private nanny. Experience with new-borns is essential. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, paediatric first aid, car driver and owner, excellent references will be required. A good understand of nutrition, able to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals for the children
Excellent spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Required:
Monday – Friday/7.30am – 5.30pm (Flexibility is essential, the nanny is also likely to get a lot of free downtime when not on Film Set)
Monthly gross salary £ 3500.00 which includes travel expenses + a £ 4000.00 finishing bonus on completion of the 6 month contract
Start date End April/beginning May
*Please do call for more information, a more detailed job description can be provided*
Friendly family has a vacancy for a local live-out qualified or experienced nanny to support mother with the after nursery care of 2 boys aged 2 years old & 4 months old
Family are seeking a caring, versatile nanny who has experience with babies and with a good sense of fun. Relevant experience working as a nanny, nursery nurse, teaching assistant or similar with a proven track record and excellent references from all employers
Duties will include an occasional pick up of older child from local nursery, after nursery meal preparation for older child, and, in time suitable weaning/meal options for younger child, age appropriate afternoon play/activities, bath time and bedtime preparation. Some light housekeeping to include loading/unloading the dishwasher, washing up, keeping the children’s bedrooms, toys and clothes clean, tidy & organised
Enhanced DBS on the update service, paediatric first aid
Driving licence with own car suitable for transporting the children in with business class insurance
Non smoker
A good understanding of nutrition, able to prepare and cook, healthy, tasty and nutritious meals for the children
Excellent spoken & written English
Must like dogs as family have a Golden Retriever
Required:
Monday – Friday
3/4pm – 7pm (plus pre-arranged paid overtime)
Hourly rate £ 17.00 – £ 20.00 gross per hour (rate of pay will depend on if the nanny is self-employed or wants to be employed and qualifications & experience)
Required asap
*POSITION FILLED*
Friendly returning Client of Henley Nannies has a vacancy for a qualified/experienced local live-out nanny to take sole charge of their children 5 years old and 7 years old
Duties will include collecting children from school, taking to afterschool activities/clubs/playdates as required. Organising fun, stimulating after school and school holiday activities. Whilst children are at school duties will include children’s laundry/ironing, meal preparation/batch cooking, keeping bedrooms clean and tidy, sorting toys & wardrobe management. (Family have a cleaner)
Potential candidates must have experience as a private nanny with similar ages of children with a proven track record and longevity in former roles with excellent references. A nanny who is cheerful, kind, caring, confident and fun, able to instil good manners and behaviour with the children in a firm but fair manner
A good understanding of nutrition, able to menu plan and prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals for the children
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service and paediatric first aid
Full clean driving licence – Work use of a car is provided for the nanny
Non smoker
Excellent spoken English
Smart and tidy appearance
Present nanny has worked 40 hours a week during term-time and 55 hours per week during the school holidays (18 weeks school holidays/34 weeks term-time).
The role can be 4 or 5 days days per week
Salary up to £ 55,000 gross p.a (for an average of 50 hours per week/Monday – Friday)
Start date Mid April
