Postby annamike » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:08 am
Family with two children looking for a live-in nanny housekeeper, starting from September 2013. We are looking for a mature reliable, responsible, disciplined, well organized, conscientious, kind and friendly au-pair plus/nanny who loves kids and doing housework as well. • We would like somebody who is fairly independent, especially at the weekends. • You must speak at least basic English as you will need to do understand teachers and other carers and do some homework with the children • You need a valid visa and CRB check. Driving licence a plus. • Non-smoker. • Can share a family home (e.g. no loud music, respect reception room as private space when we are there). • Start date: September 2013 • This is a live-in position • You need to be able to provide 2 checkable references. What we are providing? • We are providing a nice room with wireless internet, TV and DVD, food and lodge • We are a loving and caring family so there is a nice atmosphere in the house and we expect the same. • You will have 1 week paid holiday for every 3 months you spend with us to be chosen and mutually agreed upon in advance + bank holidays The work • Typical working hours – ~40 per week. • A typical day is broken down as follows: o Mornings Monday to Friday 7/7:30am–9am (1.5/2 hrs): wake up in the morning with the kids, give them breakfast, get them ready for school (make sure they are well prepared), and take them to school. o 3.30pm-7pm (3.5 hrs): bring boys from school, do homework, give them dinner, give them a bath, taking them to activities (sport classes etc) • While the boys are at school (~1.5 hrs): general tidying up related to the children (make sure things are put away and well organized), family laundry, ironing and making dinner. Most of these tasks should be done while the children are in school but some cleaning/tyding up can be done whilst the children play by themselves• - 1 or 2 half days to do heavy cleaning of the house (kitchen, bathrooms, change bed linen, windows, vacuuming, washing etc) Additionally, there will be as usual standard two baby-sittings per week (one of them would be on Friday or Saturday (depending on different events). • It is important that the person be flexible. Flexibility also works both ways. Communication is the key to a good working relationship and the environment we are providing and would like to maintain. • Remunaration will depend on experience. Please contact us including a CV or telling us about your experience and 2 checkable references. PLEASE REPLY ONLY IF YOU LIVE IN THE UK OR YOU ARE WILLING TO COME TO LONDON FOR AN INTERVIEW. THIS IS A LONG-TERM JOB, MIN 1 YEAR. COMMITTMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR US. Thanks for your time and looking forward to hearing from you.