Experienced Nanny/HK Required, Barking, Nr. Ipswich, Up to £17GPH

Part-Time Nanny / Housekeeper – IP6 (Barking) | Live-Out | Driver Essential | Family Assistant Role | Up to £17 Gross per Hour

A warm, welcoming, and professional family based in Ipswich, IP6 8HT is seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly reliable part-time nanny / housekeeper to provide attentive after-school care for their two school-aged children, alongside helping to keep the family home running smoothly.

This is a lovely long-term opportunity for a capable and organised nanny who enjoys a varied role, balancing childcare with household support, and who can become a valued and trusted part of family life.

The family are looking for someone kind, energetic and dependable, with a positive approach and the confidence to manage after-school routines independently while maintaining a calm and happy home environment.

The Children

• Boy, age 11 – A bright and thoughtful boy who enjoys nature, animals, gaming, reading, and drawing.

• Girl, age 7 – A fun and creative little girl who loves arts & crafts, games, reading, and fashion.

Responsibilities will include:

• School pick-ups

• Taking the children to and from after-school clubs

• Supporting homework and encouraging independence

• Preparing healthy meals for the children

• Supporting the children in tidying up after themselves

• Dog walking

• General household cleaning and tidying

• Ironing

• Changing beds and laundry support

• Helping maintain an organised and well-run family home

The role would suit a nanny who is warm, practical, and hands-on, with excellent organisational skills and a genuine enjoyment of supporting busy family life.

Working Hours

The family are flexible for the right candidate, with a preference for:

Term time (39 weeks) – Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,11:00am – 7:00pm (24 hrs. p/w)

School holidays (13 weeks) – flexible, but 2 days 8.00am-6.00pm works well with the current nanny (20 hrs. p/w)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A warm, friendly, and dependable nature

• Experience caring for school-aged children

• Good communication skills and a calm manner

• Confidence managing routines independently

• A practical and proactive attitude toward household duties

• The flexibility to stay 2-3 hours later one evening approx. every 6 weeks as paid overtime, with appropriate notice given.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

• Minimum of two excellent, checkable references

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

• Confident and safe driver with own roadworthy vehicle available for work use

Additional Information

• Live-out position

• One elderly Labrador in the household

• Parking available at the property

• No additional needs or medical requirements

• No travel required

Salary

Up to £17 gross per hour / £20,332 gross per annum depending on experience, qualifications and ours agreed.

Start Date

Flexible: Early July 2026 preferred, or the family can wait until September 2026 for the right candidate

To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience to susannah@thebeeskneesnanniesltd.co.uk

Job Ref: TBK/IP6