Live-in or Live-out Nanny/Housekeeper - £35-40K gross per annum - Separate self-contained annex

Family Description & Location: 

A warm and busy family living in Henfield, a lively village near Brighton in Sussex, are seeking a kind-hearted, animal-loving Nanny/Housekeeper. The family home is a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom house with multiple reception rooms, kitchen, and laundry area. They have a weekly cleaner to support deeper cleaning.
This is a pet-friendly household with five dogs (Labrador, Cocker Spaniel, Rescue Mix, two Cavapoos), goats, and sheep, so the candidate must be confident and happy working around animals.

Job Description: 

The primary responsibility is the care of a 2-year-old girl (including local nursery runs, as she attends part-time). Care of a 10-year-old child is also required when home from school (boarding 2–3 nights a week). Alongside childcare, the role involves ensuring the smooth running of the family home.
Key Duties:

• Daily childcare for the toddler, supporting her routine and development
• After-school care for the 10-year-old when home from boarding
• Nursery runs and escorting to local activities (if required)
• Light housekeeping including:
  • Laundry and wardrobe management (mainly children’s)
  • Bedroom tidying and bed-making
  • Dishwasher loading/unloading
  • Ensuring kitchen is clean after meals
• Simple family cooking
• Supporting household routines
• Occasional family travel (if possible, preferred but not essential)

Driver not essential.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Warm, caring, and helpful personality with a genuine love of children
• Ideally with some knowledge of early years development
• Must be animal-friendly and comfortable in a busy household
• Valid work permit and able to commit long term
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive attitude
• Ability to travel with the family preferred but not essential

Days of Work, Accommodation & Salary: 

• Monday to Friday, approx. 8–10 hours per day with breaks (e.g. 7am–10am, 2pm–8pm)
• Salary: £35,000–£40,000 gross per annum (with full contract, tax, and NI)
• Accommodation: private self-contained annex with kitchen and full amenities
• Occasional family travel, if possible

This role will suit a caring, dependable Nanny/Housekeeper who enjoys working with young children and is confident around animals, becoming a valued part of this welcoming family.

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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