Nanny/Housekeeper in Poole/Bournemouth, Dorset

A warm, welcoming and genuinely considerate family is seeking an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper and Family Assistant to join them in Poole on a long-term basis.

The family has a one-year-old daughter who attends nursery, with a second baby due in mid-November 2026. The mother will be at home and is looking for someone kind, capable and flexible to work alongside her, providing practical support with the children and helping to keep the household organised.

This is intended to be a collaborative position rather than a demanding sole-charge role. The successful candidate will work alongside a hands-on mother, providing consistent support with both children while also assisting with housekeeping and family-assistant duties during quieter periods.

Working pattern

The position is five days per week, although the working days will not necessarily be Monday to Friday and some weekend availability may be required.

The working day will fall broadly within a 7am–7pm window. However, this will not involve 12 hours of continuous work. The busiest periods will generally be:

There will be meaningful downtime during the quieter part of the day. The precise hours, days off and division of responsibilities will be discussed openly with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

Duties will include:

The family

These are respectful and experienced employers with an established wider team. They have a particularly positive history of employing Filipino staff and greatly value their professionalism, loyalty and approach to family life.

A prospective candidate will be welcome to speak privately with existing Filipino staff connected to the family, including in a shared language if preferred. This will allow the candidate to ask questions and hear directly about the family’s approach as employers.

Accommodation and benefits

The family is offering an excellent overall package, including:

Poole and Bournemouth offer an excellent coastal lifestyle with considerably more affordable living costs than London. The family is keen to help the successful candidate settle happily in the area while maintaining regular connections with London and family overseas.

Start date

The family can offer an immediate start but is under no pressure to rush the appointment. Their priority is finding the right person: someone kind, trustworthy and interested in becoming a valued, long-term member of the family’s team.

Requirements

The family is looking for someone who is:

Driving is strongly preferred because of the location. However, the family may be willing to help an exceptional candidate obtain a UK driving licence.

Benefits