Daily Driving Live-Out Family Assistant / Nanny Full Time, M – F 8am–5pm £50,000–£55,000 K

Family Description & Location

A warm and welcoming European family based in Chislehurst, South East London (BR7) are seeking a proactive, highly organised and adaptable Family Assistant / Nanny to support their busy household.
The family home is a large 5-bedroom detached property, located a 15-minute walk from Chislehurst Station, with excellent access into Central London (Victoria 40 mins / London Bridge 30 mins).
The household includes two school-aged children (boy 6, girl 8) and two friendly dogs — a French Bulldog and a Flemish Bouvier — so a dog-confident candidate is essential.
The family also spend time in Ibiza, with occasional short trips (up to 5 weeks across the year) where the Family Assistant may be required to travel.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is warm, dependable and naturally organised, and who enjoys becoming a trusted and positive presence within the home.

Job Description

This position combines family assistant duties, childcare support, cooking, household organisation and light domestic help. It would suit someone who enjoys variety and can manage a family’s daily rhythms with confidence and initiative.

Household Management & Family Support

• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the household
• Managing children’s schedules, after-school clubs, and activities
• Organising family appointments — medical, dental, school-related
• Light household duties: tidying, unpacking groceries, dishwasher, bins
• Managing household supplies and online orders
• Caring for the dogs, including feeding and daily walks
• Occasional support with travel packing/unpacking

Cooking

• Preparing fresh, healthy daily family meals
• Planning weekly menus and managing the grocery list
• Keeping the kitchen tidy, organised and well stocked
• No formal chef background required, but confidence in the kitchen is important

Childcare

• School drop-offs and pick-ups (walking or driving as preferred)
• Supporting after-school routines and holiday supervision
• Helping with homework, reading and age-appropriate activities
• Being a warm, engaging and trusted presence for the children

Household PA Tasks

• Booking travel, appointments and simple admin tasks
• Supporting admin for a small rental property portfolio
• Online bookings and payments
• Liaising with contractors and tradespeople
• General ad-hoc household administration

Candidate Requirements

• Warm, friendly, and child-positive with a naturally engaging energy
• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage tasks independently
• Confident cook, capable of preparing healthy daily meals
• Dog-friendly and comfortable with two family pets
• Proactive and willing to learn (no formal PA background required)
• Confident driver
• Experience in a private home (Nanny, Family Assistant, Housekeeper, or similar) is ideal but not essential
• Long-term mindset — someone who wants to become part of the family’s support system

Days of Work, Hours & Salary
 

• Monday to Friday
• 8am – 5pm (40–45 hours per week)
• Flexibility for occasional evening babysitting
• Salary: £50,000–£55,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
• Start date: As soon as possible, but the family will wait for the right person

Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs.

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