Full job descriptionNanny / Housekeeper for Friendly Family — Arthur, 2½ — North Leeds (Scarcroft) LS14
Our client is a warm, busy family in North Leeds / LS14 looking for a kind, reliable and proactive nanny-housekeeper to help care for their son, Arthur, who is 2½, and to help keep family life running smoothly.
This is a long-term role for someone who genuinely enjoys children, is calm and practical, and is equally happy helping with toddler routines, nursery runs, meals, laundry, tidying and general household organisation.
They have previously tried agencies, but are now looking to recruit directly so they can find the right person for their family.
The roleArthur is our client’s main priority. They are looking for someone warm, trustworthy and confident with toddlers, who can support his routine, development and day-to-day care.
The role will be a mixture of childcare and household support. They will not expect you to clean or do heavy housekeeping while you are sole-charge caring for Arthur. When Arthur is at nursery, asleep, or with someone, they would like help keeping the house organised and running well.
LocationNorth Leeds / LS14.
You must be able to travel here reliably. A driver would be ideal, especially for nursery runs, errands and local activities.
HoursFull-time: Monday to Friday, around 35–45 hours per week or Part-time: 3–4 days per week, around 20–30 hours
Start date: ASAP / flexible
Pay£16–£18 gross per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and agreed duties.
This will be a proper employed role through payroll, with a written contract, paid holiday and pension where applicable.
Childcare dutiesDuties may include:
*Caring for Arthur in a safe, loving and calm way
*Nursery/School drop-offs and pick-ups
*Preparing simple healthy meals and snacks for Arthur
*Taking Arthur to the park, classes, playgroups or local activities
*Supporting naps, routines, bath time and bedtime when needed
*Planning age-appropriate play and activities
*Keeping Arthur’s bedroom, clothes, toys and play areas clean and organised
*Children’s laundry
*Occasional babysitting by prior agreement
Housekeeping / household dutiesWhen Arthur is at nursery, asleep, or with someone, our client would like help with:
*General tidying and keeping the house organised
*Family laundry, folding and putting away clothes
*Loading and unloading the dishwasher
*Keeping the kitchen and family areas clean and tidy
*Changing children’s bedding
*Light cleaning
*Putting away supermarket deliveries
*Keeping track of household basics and letting us know what is running low
*Simple family meal prep if you are comfortable with this
*Occasional errands, parcel returns or dry-cleaning collection
They are looking for someone practical and proactive who notices what needs doing and is happy to help keep family life calm and organised.
About youThey are looking for someone who is:
*Kind, calm and genuinely good with toddlers
*Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
*Organised and proactive
*Comfortable working in a private family home
*Happy with a mixed nanny-housekeeper role
*Confident with toddler routines, meals and play
*Able to use initiative but also happy to follow their family routines
*Comfortable around a friendly dog, if needed
*Looking for a long-term position
Essential requirements*Previous nanny, nursery, childcare, teaching assistant, housekeeper or family assistant experience
*Experience with toddlers or young children
*Enhanced DBS check, ideally on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
*Paediatric first aid, or willingness to obtain it
*Right to work in the UK
*Two recent, checkable references
*Fluent or strong English
*Non-smoker
*Driver preferred; essential if agreed nursery runs require driving
What they offer*A respectful, friendly family environment
*A long-term role with clear expectations
*Proper payroll, payslips and contract
*Paid holiday
*Agreed duties, not vague "anything and everything"
*A role where you can become a trusted part of Arthur’s routine and their family life