Live-out Nanny
London, Chelsea, Salary Presented with expectation
EHS #9040
Location: Chelsea, London
Hours: Approximately 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (flexibility for overnight care required)
Contract: Live-out, contracted
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Please present salary expectations
Job Reference: EHS #9040
Overview
A private family residing in a two-bedroom apartment in Chelsea is seeking an experienced, caring, and highly reliable full-time Nanny to support the day-to-day care and wellbeing of their child.
This role is best suited to a nurturing, professional, and flexible candidate who is confident working within a private household and can adapt to the evolving needs of a busy single mother.
Flexibility is essential, including the ability to provide overnight care and occasional 24-hour cover when required.
Family Setup
Mother (single parent)
Two children
One child aged 11 (main focus of the role)
Second child travels frequently and is often away
Two dogs
Key Responsibilities
Providing attentive, nurturing, and age-appropriate care for the 11-year-old
Supporting daily routines, including meals, activities, and bedtime
Ensuring the child’s safety, wellbeing, and ongoing development
Planning engaging, structured, and educational activities
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised environment relating to the child
Providing overnight care and occasional extended cover as required
Assisting with general childcare-related duties to support the smooth running of the household
Requirements
Proven experience working as a Nanny within private households
Excellent, checkable references, ideally demonstrating long-term service
Warm, dependable, and professional approach
Highly organised and able to work independently
Flexible and accommodating with working hours, including overnight stays
Comfortable around dogs
Russian and/or English language a bonus but not essential
Exclusive Household Staff was founded in 2012 by John Pettman, who for more than 25 years has been directly involved in the world of Domestic staff. John’s successful career spans over 10 years as a Butler, Estate Manager, Lifestyle Manager, and during the past decade in the recruitment of Household staff.
John’s career started at Buckingham Palace, followed by the British Embassy in Paris. Having himself managed multiple properties and staff worldwide for high-profile families, his in-depth knowledge and expertise are widely recognised and highly respected.
Now in the eleventh year of operation, Exclusive Household Staff is an established global market leader for the placement of experienced private household domestic staff.