This friendly and professional family living in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced, organised, and caring Live-In Family Assistant to support a teenage boy, as his parents live abroad. You will work alongside an Associate provided by the family, who will be on hand if required and at night when you are not working.
The hours of the role will be Monday-Friday, 08.00-18.00, with some flexibility due to the nature of the role.
This varied role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys working with older children while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a family home. The successful candidate will be warm, dependable, discreet, and able to confidently manage a combination of childcare, household organisation, meal preparation, driving, and family support.
The boy is in the UK as he is training to be a racing driver. His parents are located in America, but visit the UK often.
Responsibilities will include:
• Providing guidance, supervision, and support for the boy.
• Overseeing and encouraging his online schooling.
• Safely transporting him to activities, appointments, and social engagements.
• Coordinating schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Preparing healthy family meals, taking into account any dietary requirements.
• Managing grocery shopping for the household.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming home, including laundry, bed changing, general housekeeping, and other household duties.
• Overseeing household maintenance, coordinating contractors, running errands, and managing the day-to-day operation of the household.
• Being available for occasional evenings, weekends, overnight care, and family travel, when mutually agreed.
You will have previous experience as a nanny, family assistant, or household manager within a private household, along with:
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude.
• A professional, discreet, and trustworthy approach.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• The ability to travel with the family.
• A valid First Aid certificate.
As this will be a live in position, the accommodation provided will be a private room and bathroom.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced household professional who enjoys supporting a busy family and takes pride in creating a calm, organised, and well-run home.
Location of the job: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Minimum experience Level for this job: Two years
Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update)
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: None, experience essential
Hours of work: 08.00 – 18.00
Days required: Monday – Friday
Pets in the home: No
Driving required: Yes – duty car provided
Job Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £52,000 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £20 gross per hour
This is a permanent job
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Buckinghamshire
Contact details: jo@harmonyathome.co.uk / 01844-617302
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 878023
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable.
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