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