Full-time Nanny / Housekeeper / Family Assistant in Lowton, Warrington, Greater Manchester, UK

Title: Full Time Nanny Housekeeper/Family Assistant in Lowton

Location: Lowton, Greater Manchester, WA3

Start Date: Sun Sep 06 2026

Children: B3

Salary: 44,200 gross per annum

Days/Hours: Mon - Friday 0730 - 1730 week 1 (50 hrs ) 30 hrs Monday to Friday week 2

Employment Type: Live out, Permanent

Duties will Include: Children's Laundry & Ironing, Food Shopping / Online, Errands, Family Housekeeping, Cooking, Pet Care

Job Summary: 

Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency are delighted to be supporting a professional family in Lowton, Greater Manchester, with their search for an experienced and highly organised Nanny Housekeeper / Family Assistant.

This is a varied, long-term position combining attentive childcare with household management, family organisation and pet care. The family are looking for someone warm, dependable and proactive who will provide a nurturing environment for their three-year-old son while also helping the household run smoothly.

The little boy is happy and active and enjoys animals, trips to the zoo, swimming, playing and exploring. The successful candidate should enjoy planning engaging, age-appropriate activities and supporting his ongoing learning and development.

Both parents have busy professional careers and divide their working time between home and the workplace. They are therefore looking for someone trustworthy and confident who can take responsibility for the child’s daily routine and use their initiative when managing household duties.

The successful candidate's primary responsibility will always be the wellbeing, development and care of their son. Household duties should be completed during nursery/school hours and should never compromise the childcare. Their son is with them on a 50/50 rota so this is reflected on less hours the week he isn’t there.

Nanny Duties

• Managing the child’s morning routine and preparing him for the day
• Completing nursery or school drop-offs and collections
• Organising and accompanying him to activities, playdates and outings
• Planning creative, educational and age-appropriate activities
• Supporting early learning, reading and any homework as he gets older
• Preparing healthy meals, snacks and drinks
• Maintaining consistent routines,
• Keeping the child’s bedroom, play areas, toys and belongings organised
• Managing the child’s laundry, ironing and wardrobe
• Ensuring the child is safe, happy and engaged throughout the day
• monitoring developmental milestones
• encouraging independence
• supporting speech and language development
• encouraging good manners and social skills
• outdoor play every day where practical
• limiting screen time
• liaising with nursery/school regarding progress
• administering medication with parental consent
• attending GP/dentist appointments where required
• recognising illness and communicating concerns promptly

Housekeeping and Family Support

During nursery or school hours, the role will include responsibility for keeping the family home organised and running smoothly. Duties will include:

• General family housekeeping and light cleaning
• Laundry and ironing
• Tidying and organising bedrooms, living areas and shared family spaces
• Meal planning and cooking for the household, as required
• Food shopping and managing online grocery orders
• Running household errands, including returns and dry-cleaning
• Handling post and straightforward household administration
• Assisting with family scheduling and general organisation
• Monitoring household supplies and replenishing items when needed
• accepting deliveries
• organising tradespeople
• booking appointments
• arranging birthday gifts/cards
• children's clothing shopping
• Preparing for family travel

The family have two dogs, so the nanny must be confident and comfortable around larger and energetic breeds. Pet-related responsibilities will include:

• Walking both dogs
• Assisting with veterinary and grooming appointments
• feeding
• letting them into the garden
• basic care while parents are away during the day

  The Ideal Candidate will be 

  • Warm, nurturing and genuinely enthusiastic about working with young children
  • Experienced in a similar nanny housekeeper or family assistant position
  • Highly organised, reliable and punctual
  • Proactive and confident using their initiative
  • Comfortable balancing childcare and household responsibilities
  • A capable and confident cook who can prepare healthy family meals
  • Happy to work in a home with two dogs
  • A confident driver with a full driving licence
  • Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of family privacy
  • Looking for a stable and rewarding long-term position
  • Occasional flexibility to work outside standard hours by prior agreement would be appreciated.

The family are really  looking for someone who is emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure and able to maintain a positive, solution-focused attitude. They will be an excellent communicator who is adaptable, dependable and confident working autonomously, while always using their initiative and sound judgement. 

Candidate Requirements: 

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet all of the usual Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency criteria, which include:

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience, ideally within private homes
• Experience caring for children of a similar age
• A full clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate on the update service (or willing to apply)
• A valid Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Excellent, checkable references from previous childcare roles
• Confident, reliable and flexible, with a proactive approach and calm, nurturing manner