Full Time Nanny Housekeeper

Full Time Nanny Housekeeper

Location: Altrincham, Cheshire

Days & Hours:

• Full-time role of 30-40 hours per week (hours to be discussed and agreed)
• Core hours to be covered 3-6 pm, Monday to Friday, for school pick-up and caring for the children after school
• Remaining hours during term time can be flexibly spread across Monday to Friday subject to household responsibilities. Household responsibilities will be focused on cleaning, tidying, laundry, and running of the household
• During school holidays, hours will rebalance towards more time with the children (though the family will still use some holiday camp provision, so this won't be full-time childcare)

Start Date: September / October 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, organised, and nurturing Nanny Housekeeper to join a welcoming family in Altrincham. The household consists of mum, dad, and two daughters aged 5 and 2.5.

The family are busy professionals looking for someone who can become an integral and long-term part of their family team: someone who can provide high-quality after-school care, manage the household with efficiency, and adapt their focus depending on the school term or holiday period.

Note:

• The 5-year-old will attend school from 8:35 am3:10 pm during term time
• The 2.5-year-old attends Nursery four days a week but will move to pre-prep at the same school as her sister in March
• Housekeeping duties will only be for when both children are out of the house

Responsibilities

Childcare

• Provide loving, attentive care, ensuring the childrens safety and well-being
• Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities, crafts, and play
• Assist with homework and educational activities where needed
• Oversee school and nursery pick-ups (core hours will always include afternoon pick-ups MonFriday)
• Prepare healthy snacks and meals for the children
• Maintain a warm, structured daily routine

Housekeeping & Household Support

• Carry out general cleaning, tidying, and laundry
• Keep the children's belongings and play areas organised
• Support with running of the household e.g. dry cleaning drop off and pick up, overseeing any contractors for household repairs
• Manage and replenish household supplies including food and cleaning products
• Prepare simple family meals (especially for the girls)
• Help organise extracurricular activities and appointments

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a similar nanny/housekeeper role
• Clean UK drivers licence and own car
• Paediatric First Aid certification
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for children
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Nice to have ability to speak Mandarin Chinese

Benefits

• £18 gross per hour
• Warm, supportive family environment
• Opportunity for a varied and rewarding role blending childcare and household management
• Long term opportunity to grow with the family.

If you meet the criteria and would love to support a busy, friendly household, please apply with your CV, cover letter, and references.