Housekeeper & Nanny

Location: Kensington, London

Position Type: Full-Time (Live-Out)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, professional, and highly organised Housekeeper & Nanny to support the smooth running of a private family home in Kensington. This is a trusted, hands-on role combining high standards of housekeeping with attentive childcare for an infant.

The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming home environment, while also providing nurturing and reliable care. This position requires a proactive, discreet, and caring individual who can seamlessly balance household management with childcare responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Home Management

You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards throughout the home, ensuring all living spaces are clean, organised, and well-presented at all times. Duties include daily cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and communal areas, alongside full laundry and ironing responsibilities, including wardrobe organisation. You will take initiative in organising storage areas such as closets and kitchen spaces, as well as managing household supplies, grocery shopping, and general errands to ensure the home runs efficiently

Cooking & Meal Preparation

You will prepare fresh, healthy, and balanced meals for the family, demonstrating a good understanding of nutrition and variety. This includes planning weekly menus, supporting grocery planning, and maintaining excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards within the kitchen at all times.

Childcare

A key part of this role is providing attentive and nurturing care for an infant. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, bathing, and engaging in age-appropriate play and development activities. You will support evening routines when required and provide occasional babysitting. Creating a safe, calm, and hygienic environment for the child is essential at all times.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with proven experience working within a private household in a combined housekeeping and nanny role, with specific experience caring for infants. You will demonstrate strong practical skills across cleaning, organisation, and cooking, alongside a natural ability to provide warm, attentive childcare.

You should be flexible in your approach to working hours, including occasional evenings, and bring a high level of reliability, discretion, and trustworthiness. A caring and positive personality is essential, along with the ability to work independently and take initiative. Strong references from previous families will be highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications

A relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Years (such as an NVQ or equivalent) would be advantageous, as would any formal training in domestic or household management.

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £20-£22 per hour, depending on experience. Additional benefits and time off will be discussed during the interview process