Nanny-Housekeeper
A lovely family needs a full time, caring and understanding well-mannered Nanny/Housekeeper for May start in Dunkirk, Kent.
A family who are in Dunkirk, Kent need a hands on, motivated, dog loving, flexible Nanny/housekeeper who is able to use their initiative to help them in their home in Dunkirk in Kent. The duties for the position include both housekeeping duties and childcare duties. The family consist of a boy who is 15 years old and a girl who is 11 years old and 6 Pomeranians. The family would like the candidates housekeeping duties to be cleaning, laundry including doing the ironing, shopping via the app and putting it away after delivery, running errands and the usual hoovering and dusting. The family has a cleaner twice a week so deep cleaning is done by her. It is really important that the candidate can cook, as the children can be picky eaters. The Nanny duties for this position are school pickups, taking to external activities, preparing snacks, keeping on top of children’s admin, such as doctors and dentist appointments as well as keeping up with the school calendar.
There may be some overnight stays required (with notice). The family would ideally need a nanny/housekeeper who can do the minimum of 40 hours a week, from Monday to Thursday, however will be happy to add more hours and a Friday or weekends. When the children are away on holiday if the candidate could take her holidays then that would be appreciated.
Location of the job: Dunkirk, Kent.
Minimum experience Level for this job: It is essential that the candidate Professional experience as a Nanny/housekeeper.
Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS and paediatric first aid essential before application.
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: A childcare qualification is preferred but not essential.
Hours of work: 1pm- 9pm – Minimum of 40 hours a week.
Days required: Monday – Thursday..
Pets in the home: Yes – a “tuft” of Pomeranians
Driver: a nanny that can drive that has their own car is essential.
Job Start Date: May start
Pay: Start pay from £55,000 up to £75,000 Gross per Annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
This is a permanent position.
Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harmony at Home Head Office. Sussex.
Contact details: sam.armstrong@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 871799
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirement's.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment.
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Start date 01/5/2026
Salary From £55-£75k Gross per year.
Hours 40 hours pw Minimum
Qualifications required Essential - Diploma/level 3+
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required 3 years nanny/housekeeper experience
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
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