Full Time Nanny Housekeeper Role near Shaftesbury, Dorset

This warm, busy family with four children aged 9, 7, 5 and 3 is relocating to a large country home in Dorset this summer. They are looking for a long-term nanny housekeeper who will become a trusted, valued part of the household – someone who genuinely enjoys being with children and takes pride in a well run home. The role is full time and can be offered as live-in or live-out for the right candidate.

• Provide childcare for four children, 9, 7, 5, and 3 years old.
• Manage household laundry and ironing.
• Perform daily housekeeping and household organisation.
• Prepare occasional meals.
• Occasional proxy parenting and overnights may be requested.
• Collaborate closely with the parents, sharing responsibility for the children and household.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a nanny or housekeeper.
• Up-to-date 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Up-to-date enhanced eDBS.
• Professional references: 2 referees, one current or last employer, both contactable.
• Clean driving licence – driving is required.
• Pet‑friendly – one cat and a dog may join the household.
• Willingness to work near Shaftesbury, Dorset.

• Full‑time position.
• Hours: 40+ per week, Monday to Friday.
• Job start: Summer 2026.
• Salary: £45,000.00+ gross per annum.
• Permanent role.

We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). A 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate, an up‑to‑date enhanced DBS registered on the update service, and at least two professional referees (one current or last employer, both immediately contactable) are required. Registration interviews and right‑to‑work checks are normally conducted face‑to‑face, but under certain circumstances we may consider video call registrations and digital right‑to‑work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP).