Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper for Young, Professional Family in West London
- Location: Notting Hill, West London
- Salary: £50,000-£60,000+ gross per annum
- Contract Type: Live-in | Full-time | Long-term role
The Oplu team is recruiting a warm, experienced, and emotionally intelligent Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper to support a young, professional family based in Notting Hill, London. This is a long-term role for someone who genuinely loves children, thrives in busy households, and brings a proactive, nurturing approach to both childcare and home management.
You’ll be caring primarily for two young children - a toddler currently in nursery and a baby who will start nursery later in 2025/26. The role is a mix of childcare and hands-on housekeeping during quieter periods, supported by additional staff (a housekeeper and part-time cleaner).
Ideal Candidate
- 8+ years' experience in similar roles within private households
- Fluent English, with additional languages a plus
- Kind, confident, and emotionally tuned in - especially with young children
- Proactive, resourceful, and highly organised
- Flexible to start early mornings, work longer hours when needed, and travel
- Strong team player who understands the rhythm of a staffed household
- Discreet, professional, and family-oriented
Key Responsibilities
- Full nursery duties and daily care for both children
- Creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment, with a focus on emotional development and wellbeing
- Morning and evening routines, including nursery drop-off/pick-up
- Cooking simple, healthy meals for the children and family if required
- Laundry and ironing for the children, and light housekeeping when the children are at nursery
- Liaising with other household staff and stepping in to cover occasional weekends or evenings if needed
- Travelling with the family and offering flexibility during busy travel periods
- Occasional proxy parenting
Role Details
- Live-in, Monday to Friday, approximately 07:30-19:30
- Overtime, including weekends, evenings and travel, paid separately
- Private accommodation provided: own bedroom and bathroom (with potential for separate studio space - TBD)
- 28 days’ paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Salary: £50,000-£60,000+ gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
