Nanny Housekeepers

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 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 looking for 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.
 

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. Those who fall into this category often include:

• 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, allowing time for housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry and running errands.
• Families who prefer one consistent employee rather than managing multiple household staff.

The role can be adapted depending on the age of the children, the hours required and the balance between childcare and housekeeping requirements.

What Are Typical Nanny Housekeeper Duties?

An experienced nanny housekeeper can take full 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 often shifts.

Typical nanny housekeeper duties include:

Childcare and routine support

Childcare duties focus on supporting children’s daily routines and development. This can include school drop-offs and pick-ups, organising activities, preparing meals and managing nursery duties.

The level of responsibility will vary depending on the age of the children and whether parents require full-time childcare support or help at key times of the day.

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 during the day.

A housekeeper nanny, by contrast, is typically more focused on housekeeping duties, with lighter childcare support where needed.
The right option will depend on whether your priority is childcare or maintaining the household, and how much time is spent on each across the week.

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 typically limits working hours to 10 hours per day over 5 days per week. 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, offering practical help with 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 and development.

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

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 live-in housekeeper in the UK varies depending on experience, location and the scope of duties.

Live-in roles are usually paid as a weekly or annual salary rather than an hourly rate, as accommodation is included. In London and the Home Counties, salaries tend to be higher due to demand and cost of living.

In addition to salary, families employing a nanny housekeeper should account for:

• National Insurance contributions and payroll.
• Accommodation and living arrangements.
• Any additional benefits agreed as part of the role.

The most accurate way to understand expected costs is to discuss your requirements in more detail with the Nannies Matter team, as salaries vary depending on the hours required and the level of responsibility. Once we understand your needs, we can advise you on live-out and live-in housekeeper salary expectations.

Do nanny housekeepers have specific training in childcare and housekeeping?

Nanny housekeepers undergo specialised training in childcare duties relevant to the ages of the children they are caring for, and often in housekeeping skills, too. This may include formal education and qualifications in childcare, certifications in early childhood development and hands-on experience in domestic tasks. We ensure all of our candidates are well-equipped to provide a nurturing and safe environment for your children while handling household duties.

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 point of contact for the day-to-day running of the home.

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 - for nannies, this is typically 10 hours per day and 5 days a week.

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.