Nanny-Housekeeper
A highly organised, proactive, and discreet Housekeeper/Nanny is required to support a private family in Malpas with one adorable little girl. This position is 75% housekeeping and 25% nanny.
The right person will bring excellent attention to detail, enjoy running a home smoothly, and be confident managing their routine independently. The family also values someone who can help with errands, food preparation, and sourcing fresh produce from the local farm shop.
The role includes occasional overnight stays, some basic pet care, and the option to travel with the family. You will work alongside existing nannies and should feel comfortable within a household team.
This role offers beautiful working environment set within a stunning rural Cheshire countryside location, giving you the peace and quiet of village life while still being just 20 minutes from Chester and Wrexham.
You’ll be joining a relaxed, warm, and friendly family who value professionalism, kindness, and a calm household atmosphere.
Key Duties
Housekeeping
• Full housekeeping of all rooms, including dusting, hoovering, and mopping
• Deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen areas, and other high-use spaces
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and fabric care
• Bed-making and weekly linen changes
• Organisation of storage spaces, children’s areas, and communal rooms
• Restocking household supplies, organising the fridge, and managing pantry items
• Waste, recycling, and overall household upkeep
• Running errands such as dry cleaning, parcel returns, and household shopping
• Collecting fresh produce and ingredients from the local farm shop
• Simple meal preparation and general food organisation- batch cooking, fridge restocks
• Packing and unpacking for family travel
• Coordinating daily tasks with the existing team
• Pet care for the family dogs (no walking required)
Nanny Support
• Occasional supervision of 2 year old child at home and supporting nursery drop offs
• Helping with simple routines and some support alongside existing nanny team.
• Light play-based engagement when needed
• Ensuring children’s bedrooms and play spaces / toys remain tidy and organised
• Occasional babysitting and occasional overnights
• Assisting parents with any ad-hoc childcare needs
(This is not a full nanny role — childcare is supplementary and typically part of the weeks duties.)
Travel & Overnight Flexibility
• Comfortable with occasional overnight stays
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically with the family when required
Professional Standards
The successful candidate must:
• Maintain privacy, discretion, and confidentiality at all times
• Respect boundaries and follow household protocols
• Sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement (NDA)
Candidate Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in private households
• Strong housekeeping and organisational skills
• Confident with simple cooking and food prep
• Excellent Checkable references
• Pet-friendly
• Flexible for overnights or travel as needed
• Physically fit for a hands-on housekeeping role
• Clear Enhanced DBS & Paediatric First aid certificate or be willing to obtain
Start date As soon as possible
Salary £18-£19 gph depending on experience
Hours 7am-2pm 35 hrs per week
Qualifications required No
DBS checked Required
Required language English
Experience required At least 5 years
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out