Melissa

My Requirements

Part-Time After-School Nanny / Housekeeper / Mother’s Helper

Location:
Gosforth

Working Hours:
3–4 days per week, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Evenings and weekends to be agreed in advance
(Some flexibility appreciated)


We are a warm, busy family seeking a kind, proactive, and highly organised After-School Nanny / Housekeeper / Mother’s Helper to assist with childcare and household management.

This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and supporting family life behind the scenes. Driving is required, and a car can be provided if needed. Occasional babysitting, proxy parenting, holiday travel and overnight care may be required with notice.



Key Responsibilities


Childcare Duties
- School pick-up and driving children to and from after-school activities

- Preparation of healthy after-school snacks and children's evening meals

- Homework support and school project supervision

- Packing and preparing school and after-school club bags

- Overseeing bath time and bedtime routines

- Planning age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities

- Occasional babysitting, evening cover, and overnight proxy parenting


Housekeeping & PA Duties
- Grocery shopping and general errands (e.g., post office, dry cleaning)

- Weekly meal planning and kitchen organisation for children’s meals

- Children’s laundry and ironing, including uniform and seasonal wardrobe rotation

- Changing bed linens and laundering towels

- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in children’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and play areas

- Toy rotation and organisation; managing storage or donation of outgrown items

- Household stock management (e.g., toiletries, snacks, school supplies)

- Family diary/calendar management and school admin support

- Packing and prep for holidays, school trips, or overnight stays

Candidate Profile
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar nanny/housekeeper/mother’s helper role

- Confident driver with a clean driving record (essential)

- Reliable, proactive, and highly organised

- Calm, patient, and naturally engaging with children

- Capable of preparing healthy meals for children

- Enhanced DBS check and excellent references required

- Pediatric First Aid certification preferred

- Italian-speaking is a plus, but not required



Additional Information
- Start Date: Hours available immediately,

- Compensation: Competitive and based on experience

- Commitment: Long-term preferred

- Driving: Required (family car can be provided)