Housekeeper/Nanny Job

Nanny / Housekeeper Job Edinburgh

Greycoat Lumley’s client are seeking a Nanny/Housekeeper for their family based in the Grange, Edinburgh.  The family have 3 children from primary school age to a teenager.

They family are friendly and are looking for someone with a positive attitude who likes to work hard but can also laugh and have fun. The family also have a friendly medium sized dog that applicants must be comfortable with.

This role will be approx.50% childcare and 50% housekeeping tasks.

This role will grow and change as the family’s needs change, therefore the client is seeking a candidate looking for a long term role.

Duties include:

  • Looking after the 2 year old - taking out to classes, park and on playdates

  • Occasional school pick ups (short journey by bus)

  • Support with packing school bags for the next day and packing lunch boxes

  • Generally keeping the kids toys and clothes in order – encouraging the children to tidy up themselves

  • Wash and iron children’s clothes – have school uniforms ready

  • Make simple meals for the children when required

  • Support homework with the older children

  • General indoor and outdoor play with the children at home

  • Take the children to the park, museums, or to fun activities in the city on the bus

  • Keep the house neat and tidy

  • Cleaning to include- Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and bathrooms and kitchens. Making beds, changing linens, taking out rubbish

  • Walk the dog

  • Planning meals, ordering, receiving and unpacking shopping

  • Simple cooking and making snacks

  • Laundry and ironing, neatly organising and put away clothes (the children’s are priority)

  • Keeping and encouraging the older children to keep their rooms cleaning and tidy

  • Run errands when required - going to the shop to pick up milk, post items etc.

  • Occasional family travel support (subject to your availability and paid additionally)

  • Occasional evening babysitting (paid additionally)

Hours:  40 hours 8am – 6pm Monday to Thursday (with flexibility depending on work and children’s schedules)

Salary:  £15 to £20 per hour

Start Date: When we find the right person

Job: 139804

lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk