• Location: Chelsea, London
• Accommodation: Private top-floor bedroom within the family home
• Schedule: Morning and afternoon/evening support, with downtime during the school day once household responsibilities are complete
• Salary: £70k+
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• Start: ASAP
• Travel: Ideally able to accompany the family when required

A family based in Chelsea is seeking a highly organised and capable Family Assistant/Housekeeper to support their household and two children, a boy and girl aged 6.5.

The children are independent and the family is not seeking a traditional nanny. The role is focused on ensuring that the home and the family’s day-to-day life run smoothly, while providing appropriate support to the children before and after school.

The successful candidate will understand the standards required within a high-specification home, including the careful handling of luxury clothing, delicate fabrics, furnishings and household finishes. A candidate with a PGCE or strong educational background would be particularly welcomed, as the ability to support the children with homework would be a significant advantage.

• Supporting the children with their morning routine and preparing them for school
• Organising school bags, uniforms, equipment and belongings
• Providing age-appropriate support after school while encouraging the children’s independence
• Assisting with homework and educational activities where required
• Managing the family’s wardrobes and laundry
• Identifying garments requiring specialist care or dry cleaning and arranging this accordingly
• Preparing healthy, family-style meals
• Keeping the home organised, presentable and running efficiently
• Caring appropriately for high-quality clothing, furnishings, finishes and household items
• Managing household supplies and ensuring essential items are replenished
• Assisting with family packing and unpacking
• Supporting the family with travel preparations
• Accompanying the family on selected trips where required
• Anticipating the family’s day-to-day needs and completing tasks proactively

• Previous experience within a private household
• Highly organised, practical and proactive
• Confident managing wardrobes, laundry and delicate or luxury items
• Knowledge of the appropriate care of high-end interiors, furnishings and household finishes
• Comfortable preparing healthy meals for a family
• Warm and engaging with children while respecting and encouraging their independence
• A PGCE or comparable educational qualification would be highly desirable
• Confident supporting primary-aged children with homework
• Flexible and willing to travel
• Discreet, trustworthy and able to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards

• Salary from £70k + gross per annum, depending on experience.
• Live in accommodation
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays

To apply for this role, please quote Live-in Family Assistant | Chelsea and send your CV to enquiries@quintessentialgoverness.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.