Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny - Chelsea, London

Job description

Job Description

Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny – Chelsea, London

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Role: Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny 
\nLocation: Chelsea, London 
\nSalary: £60,000 – £70,000 gross per annum, depending on experience | Accommodation included 
\nHours: 6 days per week, approximately 12 hours per day including a 3-hour daily break 
\nAccommodation: Live-in | Private bedroom provided 
\nStart Date: ASAP

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A private UHNW family based in Chelsea is seeking an experienced and dedicated Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny to join their fully staffed household. This is a combined role leading with high-standard housekeeping, alongside hands-on childcare, and will suit a candidate who approaches both with equal commitment and professionalism.

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The family have twin toddlers aged 20 months and an 8-year-old, and are looking for someone warm, calm, and highly organised, who thrives in a busy household and takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards across all areas of their work.

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Housekeeping Responsibilities

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• Maintaining the residence to five-star standards at all times

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• Performing detailed daily housekeeping, deep cleaning, and organisation of all living and storage areas

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• Managing laundry, ironing, garment care, packing/unpacking, and wardrobe organisation

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• Monitoring household inventories and restocking supplies proactively

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• Preparing guest suites and assisting with formal and informal entertaining as required

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• Ensuring all household areas remain guest-ready at all times

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• Assisting with seasonal organisation, travel preparation, and ad hoc household projects

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• Maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion at all times

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Childcare Responsibilities

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• Providing day-to-day care for the twin toddlers and supporting the 8-year-old

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• Managing nursery and school drop-offs and pick-ups

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• Overseeing morning, after-school, and bedtime routines, including bath and bedtime

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• Planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities and play

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• Managing children's laundry and maintaining organised children's areas

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• Working collaboratively with the wider household team

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Cooking

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Some light family cooking will be required. The ideal candidate will be comfortable preparing simple, wholesome family meals.

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Travel

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The family travel regularly, including trips to the United States. Candidates must hold a passport eligible for US ESTA travel.

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Accommodation

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A private bedroom is provided, located on the lower ground floor, separate from the main family areas. Accommodation is included within the salary package.

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Candidate Requirements

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• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a housekeeper/nanny or equivalent private household role

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• Exceptional housekeeping standards and strong knowledge of fabric and surface care

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• Genuine warmth and experience working with young children, including toddlers

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• Comfortable preparing simple, wholesome family meals

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• Calm, organised, and proactive with a high level of attention to detail

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• Discreet, loyal, and emotionally intelligent

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• Flexible across hours, travel, and schedule changes

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• A strong team player comfortable working within a fully staffed household

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• Fluent English essential

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• Tagalog / Filipino speaking essential

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• Up-to-date First Aid certification

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• Enhanced DBS / police checks (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain

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• Right to work in the UK

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• Eligibility to travel to the USA and obtain a US ESTA

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Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique agency specialising in the placement of exceptional candidates into private households, family offices, and luxury environments across the UK and internationally. We work with a discerning portfolio of UHNW clients and take pride in making placements that are right for both candidate and client.

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We receive a high volume of applications and aim to respond to all candidates within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion — however, we will retain your details for future opportunities.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Central London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English