Surbiton, KT6 - 20 minutes from the station and about 5 minutes from the K3 bus stop.

We are looking for a part time Housekeeper/ Nanny for a nice couple with a daughter aged 8 years old. The house has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Duties:

Collect daughter from after school activities (school 10 minutes drive or 25-30 minutes walk away)
Heat dinner for daughter- occasionally cooking basic food for family
Make (next day) cold basic snack for school for daughter
Supervise homework and play games with daughter
Supervise bedtime and ensure uniform put away and/ /or ready for the following day
Keep refrigerator clean and discard out-of-date items
Clean hobs (and arrange/ supervise clean of oven by external contractor)
Tidy and clean bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas which have been used
Clean unused rooms on a less frequent basis
Polishes brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
Clean windows inside
Collect, wash, iron and return laundry to the appropriate place. Hand wash delicate items
Wardrobe management
Arrange dry-cleaning as required
Answer door and telephone as required
Feed, exercise and clean dog on a regular basis, as directed
Keep patios, front door and porch area clean
Water household plants & flower arranging
Carry out weekly grocery shopping
Handle petty cash and debit cards
Arrange and manage tradesmen, suppliers and contractors
Carry out any other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask

They also have a dog a cocker spaniel but they have a dog walker for him so long walks would not be required.

Days and Hours:

Approx 26 hours per week ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or 3 of those 4 days- start time flexible but finish time of 8:30pm required due to childcare and parents being based in London. They could offer approx. 30 hours per week and maybe more in the coming months. Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person

Requirements

Previous work experience in private houses
Good communication skills

Benefits

Salary: good depending on experience etc

Previous work experience in private houses Good communication skills

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