PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER NANNY
BEARSDEN | GLASGOW | GB
Salary: £13–£17 gross per hour
A private family based in Bearsden, Glasgow, is seeking a reliable and organised part-time live-out Housekeeper Nanny to help with the day-to-day running of their home and the care of their school-aged children.
The family has four children, although the two older children are largely independent. The two younger children will be the main focus of the childcare. The position is for two full days per week, approximately 8.00 am–6.00 pm.
During term time, housekeeping will be the main focus while the children are at school. Duties will include general cleaning, laundry, ironing, household organisation and family cooking. Before and after school, the role will include helping the younger children with their routines, school collections, homework and activities.
During school holidays, more of the working day will naturally be focused on the children. The professional should enjoy spending time with school-aged children and be happy to keep them occupied with play, activities, baking and other suitable entertainment.
The family enjoys simple home-cooked meals, desserts and occasional baking. The Housekeeper Nanny should be comfortable following recipes and preparing meals in accordance with the family’s halal dietary requirements.
Driving is required for school collections, activities and occasional errands, and the professional will need their own reliable car.
The family’s current professional has been with them for approximately 12 years, reflecting their preference for a stable and long-term working relationship. They are looking for someone dependable, trustworthy and organised who is comfortable working independently and moving between housekeeping and childcare as needed..
Only professionals with a valid right to work in the United Kingdom, strong checkable references and a current DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one, will be considered.
Position Details:
Type: Part-Time, Permanent, Live-Out
Working Days: Two days per week; exact days to be confirmed
Working Hours: Approximately 8.00 am–6.00 pm
Total Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
Cooking: Regular family cooking in accordance with halal dietary requirements
Driving: Essential; own reliable vehicle required
Language: Good communicative English is essential; an additional language would be advantageous
Household Style: Informal family household
Salary: £13–£17 gross per hour, depending on experience
Location: Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland
Starting Date: Early September 2026
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keeping the family home clean, tidy and well organised.
- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, reception areas, the kitchen and other household spaces.
- Completing laundry, ironing, bed-linen changes and general clothing organisation.
- Taking appropriate care of household surfaces, including hardwood flooring and marble.
- Preparing simple family meals, desserts and occasional baking in accordance with halal dietary requirements.
- Helping the younger children with breakfast, dressing and their morning school routine.
- Completing school collections and driving the children to activities and appointments.
- Assisting with homework, play and age-appropriate activities after school and during school holidays.
- Completing grocery shopping and reasonable household errands when required.
- Carrying out occasional deeper-cleaning and household-organisation tasks as time allows.
- Providing access to authorised contractors and reporting any relevant household matters to the principals.
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous housekeeping and childcare experience, ideally within a private family home.
- Good general cleaning, laundry, ironing and household-organisation skills.
- Experience caring for school-aged children.
- Confidence preparing simple family meals and following recipes.
- A warm and responsible approach with children.
- A full driving licence, appropriate driving experience and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Good organisation, reliability and the ability to work independently.
- A trustworthy, discreet and non-smoking manner with good spoken English.
- Valid UK right to work
How to Apply:
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