Job Description

Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager

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Position Overview

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We are seeking a mature, reliable, and proactive Nanny / Housekeeper / Household Manager to support a busy single-parent household with one 8-year-old child.

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This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys creating a well-organised home environment while building a positive and supportive relationship with a child. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high standard within the home, be confident managing day-to-day household responsibilities independently, and enjoy being an active part of family life.

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Key Responsibilities

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Childcare

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- School drop-offs and pick-ups as required.
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- Assisting with after-school routines and activities.
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- Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
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- Encouraging healthy habits, confidence, and independence.
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- Engaging in active play, outdoor activities, and sports.
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- Occasional evening and weekend care when required.
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Household Management

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- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised home.
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- General light housekeeping and daily household upkeep.
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- Laundry, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organisation.
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- Monitoring household supplies and proactively restocking groceries, pantry items, and household essentials.
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- Running errands as required.
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- Taking ownership of household tasks and identifying what needs to be done without direction.
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- Ensuring the home is consistently presented to a high standard.
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Meal Planning & Cooking

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- Planning and preparing healthy, nutritious meals for both adult and child.
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- Grocery shopping and pantry management.
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- Maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen.
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- Managing meal preparation independently and confidently.
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- Supporting healthy eating habits within the household.
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Candidate Profile

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- Mature, responsible, trustworthy, and dependable.
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- Active, energetic, and able to keep up with an active child.
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- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
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- Proactive and capable of anticipating household needs.
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- Comfortable managing a home independently.
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- A confident and capable cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals.
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- Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
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- Warm, positive, and able to build a strong relationship with a child.
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- Professional, discreet, and respectful of family privacy.
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Essential Requirements

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- Current driver's licence and safe driving record.
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- Previous experience in nannying, housekeeping, household management, or a similar role.
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- Strong cooking skills and experience preparing healthy family meals.
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- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
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- Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
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- Excellent references.
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About the Family

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This role supports a single father with full time care of his 8-year-old son.

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His son is active, energetic, and loves basketball. We are looking for someone who can positively engage with him, encourage an active lifestyle, and become a trusted and valued part of the family's routine.

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The successful candidate will play an important role in helping maintain a happy, organised, and well-run household.

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Hours & Remuneration

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- Hours to be discussed.
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- Flexibility is essential.
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- Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
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- Remuneration will be discussed with the successful candidate and will reflect experience and suitability for the role.
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