31626: Experienced Housekeeper (Childcare Experience) in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experienced Housekeeper with childcare experience required, to join an English and Dutch speaking family in Amsterdam. Family has a nanny who is responsible for looking after the children. Your duties will be primarily in housekeeping but also assisting with the 3 children up to 30% of the time.

Parents are really lovely. They work hard and do not micro-manage their staff.

Start: End of April/mid May 2026

Location: Amsterdam near Vondelpark

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Children: 5 & 3 & newborn (due June 2026)

Compensation: € 5000 gross per month DOE 

Position Overview

Proactive, dependable, and friendly housekeeper-nanny needed (70/30). Someone who can help manage the large house, has an eye for detail, is keen to keep the house tidy, organised, and presentable, and confident using their initiative.

This is an ideal role for an experienced housekeeper who also has experience with young children. Someone who likes to work within a small team (the family's nanny is really looking forward to you starting!). The focus is on finding the right fit.

The family has been working with an experienced nanny/PA from Monday to Thursday. Your role will be to support her and help run the household. It's vital you are happy to take direction and work in a team. The family and nanny/PA have a strong relationship and great open communication; they are looking for someone happy to be part of the team.

The children attend school, daycare, and local activities. They are creative, chatty, active, and love being on the move. The nanny is responsible for the children; however, you will need to provide some support with childcare. The nanny/PA will work with you to create a manageable daily schedule.

Ideal candidates enjoy both housekeeping and childcare.

Vital requirements

You must have an EU passport or a Dutch residence permit.

Location: Amsterdam Oud Zuid, close to Vondelpark and Museumplein.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 12 - 7 pm (35 hours) or 11 - 7 pm (40 hours). If you are happy to start at 10 am on a Wednesday, that would be appreciated.

Some occasional flexibility would be appreciated.

Commitment: 12 - 18 months at least.

Responsibilities and duties:

You will be supported by the weekly cleaners, who will arrange cleaning of the home. You will need to do some cleaning tasks on the days they are not working, e.g., clean the toilet, etc

Housekeeping, including making the beds, changing sheets (as needed)

Helping with laundry and ironing (not all clothing)

Dealing with the trash

Taking down the seasonal decorations

Help keep an inventory of household or child supplies

Unpacking

Having an eye for detail, e.g., if the washing machine, dishwasher, or dryer needs a new filter or something is broken, arrange for it to be fixed

Water plants

General tidying of all areas, including returning things to where they belong

Vacuum or wipe the kitchen and dinner table area

Open curtains and windows as needed

Check breakfast supplies

Organise cupboards if needed

Preparing simple, healthy meals for the family and nanny (they all eat together, you are also welcome to join). They are keen to limit the children's sugar intake

Helping out with the children as and when needed.

This role is approximately 70% housekeeping and 30% childcare.

Experience, qualifications, approach, and skills

Minimum of three years of experience in similar roles

Ideally, experience caring for children of similar ages. Being experienced with babies is a plus rather than a requirement

Comfortable working independently and as part of a family team

Value boundaries, routine, organisation, and structure

Strong open communicator and receptive to feedback

Capable of cycling a bakfiets (Cargo bike) or happy to learn

Great problem-solving skills.

Additional Details

English speaking, it's a plus if you also speak Dutch

A love for animals is ideal, as they may get pets in the future

The Mum will be on maternity leave for four months and at home on Mondays and Fridays. They have a nanny/PA four days a week, grandparents, and the Dad will be around. You must be friendly, open, and happy working in a busy household

If you are open to travelling once a year, that would be appreciated (not required)

It’s ideal if you are living locally. If you need to relocate, the family is happy to help rent/pay suitable accommodation

Cooking is not a requirement but if you enjoy cooking, they would really love that!

Requirements

EU passport (or long term right to work in the Netherlands)

a solid amount of housekeeper experience

superior attention to detail

Organised,  

Up to date criminal background check (/VOG)

Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate

Good references for recent  Jobs

active, fit, organised and someone who enjoys and takes pride in housekeeping.

Be available long term

Must be tidy and clean 

Discreet and professional

Excellent references will need to be checked.

Please note this is a strictly Non smoking position.