Nanny Housekeepers Agency

A nanny housekeeper supports with the care of children and the day-to-day running of the household, combining childcare duties with practical housekeeping tasks. Families typically hire for this role when they need consistent support across both areas, rather than employing separate household staff.

This type of role is often suited to families with school-aged children, where childcare is needed at specific points in the day, alongside ongoing domestic duties within the family home.

Nannies Matter has over 20 years of experience placing professional nanny housekeepers in homes across London and the Home Counties. We offer two services in this area: nanny housekeepers and housekeeper nannies. While the roles share similar responsibilities, each offers a different balance of childcare and domestic duties depending on your needs.
Whether your focus is on support with maintaining your home, caring for your children or a mix of both, we will help you find the right candidate to match your family life, lifestyle and routine.

If you’re looking for a nanny who also provides housekeeping services, get in touch with Nannies Matter today to discuss your requirements. You can contact us by calling 07736 337065 or by filling in our online enquiry form.

What is a nanny housekeeper?

A nanny housekeeper is a childcare professional who can also support with household duties. The role is designed for families who need one person to help with children’s routines and day-to-day housekeeping tasks.

The exact job description will depend on the family, the ages of the children, the hours required and the balance between childcare and housekeeping. Some families need more childcare support before and after school. Others need more practical assistance during the day, while children are at nursery, school or out at activities.

For busy families, this can be a straightforward way to combine two services in one role.

When do families hire a nanny housekeeper?

Families often choose a nanny housekeeper when they need support that covers both childcare and household responsibilities across the week.

This can suit:

• parents managing demanding careers who need reliable childcare support before and after school
• households where children are in nursery or school for part of the day
• families who need help with cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking and running errands
• parents who want one consistent person in the family home rather than several members of household staff
• families with grown children who still need practical help with household chores, meals, house sitting or PA duties

The role can be adapted depending on the children’s schedule, the hours per week required and the household’s wider housekeeping requirements.

What does a nanny housekeeper do?

An experienced nanny housekeeper can take responsibility for children, work alongside a parent or focus on housekeeping tasks while stepping in with childcare support when needed.

Where children are at school or nursery, household chores are typically completed during those hours. During school holidays, the balance of duties may shift, with more time spent on childcare and family support.

Childcare duties

Childcare duties will depend on the ages of the children and the level of support parents need.

They may include:

• Helping with morning and evening routines
• School, nursery or activity drop-offs and pick-ups
• Preparing children’s meals and snacks
• Supporting homework, reading or age-appropriate activities
• Organising playdates, clubs and other aspects of children’s schedules
• Getting children ready for school, nursery or appointments
• Caring for children during school holidays or occasional weekend work
• Nursery duties for younger children, including bottles, children’s laundry and bedroom tidying

The level of responsibility will vary depending on what the family needs.

Housekeeping tasks

Housekeeping tasks support the smooth running of the household and typically include cleaning, laundry, ironing and general household chores. A nanny housekeeper may also assist with running errands, food preparation and other domestic duties as required.

These responsibilities usually take place during school or nursery hours, allowing the role to shift between childcare and housekeeping across the day.

For families with younger children, nanny housekeepers may also take on nursery duties. In these cases, qualifications such as knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework are often expected. The combined skill set of childcare and domestic support makes this a flexible and practical arrangement.

We will discuss your specific duties and housekeeping requirements during your consultation to help you find the most appropriate fit.

Nanny housekeeper vs housekeeper nanny

A nanny housekeeper is primarily focused on childcare, with housekeeping tasks forming part of the role.

A housekeeper nanny is usually more focused on housekeeping, with lighter childcare support where needed.

The right option will depend on your household, the ages of your children and how much time is spent on each area of responsibility.

Live-in and live-out nanny housekeepers

A nanny housekeeper can work on a live-in or live-out basis.

Live-in nanny housekeeper

A live-in nanny housekeeper lives within the family home and is usually suited to families who need a wider range of support across the week. This may be helpful where parents work long hours, travel regularly or need more flexibility around the children’s schedule.

A live-in arrangement must still have clear working hours, agreed time off and a detailed job description. Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package.

Live-out nanny housekeeper

A live-out nanny housekeeper travels to the family home for agreed working hours. This can suit families who need support at set times, such as mornings, after school or several full days per week.

A live-out nanny housekeeper may work full time or part time, depending on the hours required and the duties involved.

What are the typical working hours of nanny housekeepers?

Working hours can be adapted to suit the family’s schedule. Some nanny housekeepers work traditional full-time hours during the week, while others provide part-time or after-school care. When we sit down with you to discuss your needs during the initial consultation, you can tell us the number of hours and the times you need your nanny housekeeper to be available. UK employment law limits working hours, and we can advise how this relates to your nanny. We can advise on what is appropriate for your household during the hiring process.

If you are looking for a nanny who can provide closer care than a typical live-out nanny housekeeper might be able to, take a look at our live-in nanny service. A live-in nanny may be better for families with young children, with more hours required for their support and healthy development.

Why hire a nanny housekeeper?

When juggling a busy work schedule and home life, it can be difficult to maintain the house and meet your children’s needs. A nanny housekeeper provides professional support across both areas by taking care of daily childcare, cooking, cleaning and routine planning.

This arrangement helps you:

• reduce the pressure of household chores and childcare duties
• spend more time with your children
• maintain a clean and organised family home
• bring consistency to your children’s schedule
• avoid managing several separate roles
• create one clear point of responsibility within the household

Whether you need someone full time, part time, live in or live out, we can help you find the right arrangement.

How Nannies Matter finds suitable candidates

Nannies Matter provides a personal service for families looking for trusted childcare and household support.

We will:

• Listen carefully to your lifestyle, schedule and expectations
• Help you define the balance between childcare and housekeeping
• Advise on working hours, salary and responsibilities
• Recommend suitable candidates who meet your criteria
• Handle background checks, references and interviews
• Support you as you move from shortlist to placement

Rather than matching you with a standard list of nanny housekeeper jobs or available candidates, we take time to understand what your family genuinely needs.

Why choose Nannies Matter?

Families across London and the Home Counties return to Nannies Matter for all their household staffing needs, because we take time to understand what works for each individual household. Rather than pulling from a standard list of nanny housekeeper jobs, we offer a personal service designed to find the right match.

We will:

• Listen carefully to your lifestyle, schedule and expectations.
• Recommend only suitable candidates who meet your criteria.
• Handle background checks, references and interviews.
• Once you have chosen your nanny, we will continue to provide advice on hours, salary, responsibilities and compliance.

Many of our clients return to us when their circumstances change and regularly recommend us to other families, friends and neighbours. Take a look at our testimonials to see what people are saying about our service.

FAQs About Nanny Housekeeper Duties

Is a nanny housekeeper live-in or live-out?

A nanny housekeeper can be either live-in or live-out, depending on the needs of the family and the structure of the role.
A live-in nanny housekeeper lives within the family home and is typically suited to positions where support is needed across a wider range of hours. Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package.

A live-out nanny housekeeper works set hours and travels to the family home each day. This arrangement is often preferred where working hours are more defined, such as before and after school or during specific parts of the week.

The choice will depend on your household, the hours required and how much flexibility is needed across childcare and housekeeping duties.

How much does a nanny housekeeper cost in the UK?

The cost of a nanny housekeeper in the UK varies depending on experience, location, working hours and the scope of duties.

Live-in professionals are usually paid as a weekly or annual salary, as accommodation is included. Live-out roles may be agreed on a salary or hourly basis, depending on the hours per week required.

Families employing a nanny housekeeper should also account for:

• National Insurance contributions and payroll
• pension responsibilities
• accommodation and living arrangements for live-in roles
• any additional benefits agreed as part of the role
• overtime or weekend work where required

The most accurate way to understand expected costs is to discuss your requirements in more detail with the Nannies Matter team, as salary expectations vary depending on the hours required and the level of responsibility.

Do nanny housekeepers have specific training in childcare and housekeeping?

Many nanny housekeepers have a mix of childcare experience, practical housekeeping experience and relevant qualifications. This may include childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid training, early years experience and hands-on experience in domestic tasks.

The right background will depend on the job description. A role involving younger children or nursery duties may need stronger childcare experience, while a role involving grown children may place more emphasis on housekeeping, cooking, errands and household support.

Is a nanny housekeeper suitable for busy families?

A nanny housekeeper is often chosen by busy families who need consistent support across both childcare and household responsibilities.
By combining these two services into one role, parents can rely on a single person to support the day-to-day running of the home. This can be particularly helpful for parents with demanding careers, school-aged children and a full household schedule.

Can a nanny housekeeper cook for the family?

Many nanny housekeepers can help with cooking, although the level of cooking required should be agreed in advance.
Some families need simple children’s meals, packed lunches and snacks. Others may want support with family meals, shopping lists or meal preparation. If cooking is an important part of the role, this should be included in the job description so that we can recommend candidates with suitable experience.

Can a nanny housekeeper help with PA duties?

Some nanny housekeepers can assist with light PA duties, such as booking appointments, managing deliveries, running errands, organising household paperwork or helping with household accounts.

If PA duties are a key part of the role, this should be made clear from the start. In some cases, a household personal assistant may be more suitable.

How do I determine the right schedule for a nanny housekeeper?

Determining the right schedule for a nanny housekeeper depends largely on your family's specific needs and the nature of the duties required.

Reflect on the amount of childcare and housekeeping you require - if you only need limited support, a part-time nanny housekeeper may better suit your needs. Consider the number of children, their ages and the level of attention they need. Similarly, evaluate the size of your home and the extent of housekeeping tasks you need a housekeeper to fulfil. Remember that employees have a legal limit on how many hours they can work. 

Working hours should be clearly agreed in advance and set out in the employment contract. We can advise on what is realistic for your household and help you understand the practical considerations around hours, rest time, overtime and live-in arrangements. 

Look at your family's daily routine. Identify the times when you most need support, whether it's during mornings, afternoons, evenings or a combination thereof, and plan around these.

Talking to your prospective nanny candidates may also be beneficial, as they may be able to offer you advice using their own experience.

Discuss potential schedules with them to understand their availability and any existing commitments they might have

You should also make sure to consider the possibility of needing occasional extra hours and discuss how flexibility can be accommodated.

Be clear about your expectations regarding overtime or weekend work.

As an employer, you must be aware of legal regulations concerning working hours and make sure the schedule complies with UK

employment laws, including rest periods and maximum working hours. As an experienced and professional nanny housekeeper agency, we can help you to understand these obligations.

How many hours does a nanny housekeeper work?

Most full-time positions in the UK range between 40 and 60 hours per week. The day is often split between housekeeping tasks during school or nursery hours, and childcare duties before and after school.

For example, a typical schedule may include morning routines and school drop-offs, followed by cleaning, laundry and other household chores during the day, then school pick-ups, meal preparation and evening childcare.

Live-in roles still follow agreed working hours, even though the employee resides in the family home. While there may be some flexibility in how those hours are arranged across the week, a nanny housekeeper will have a defined schedule that outlines when they are on duty and when they are not. Live-out positions typically follow a similarly structured pattern, with clearly set hours each day. Weekend work or additional hours can also be arranged depending on the household’s requirements.

Get in Touch

To speak to Nannies Matter about your childcare and housekeeping requirements so we can help you find the right candidate, call us on 07736 337065 or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.