Private Family Assistant/Nanny


Company:	The Gables Residential Home
Salary:	Salary will be based on experience
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Somerset
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	13 Dec 2026

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Summary

Childcare | Household Support | Personal Assistance

Location:

Somerset, with occasional travel as required

Hours:

Full-time, flexible rota across seven days, including weekends and occasional overnight stays

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Driving licence:

Essential

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional, reliable and highly organised individual to join a busy family in a varied and rewarding role combining childcare, household support and personal assistance.

The primary responsibility will be supporting an active, sociable child, ensuring a happy, stimulating and well-organised routine both during school term time and throughout the holidays.

This is much more than a traditional nanny position. When childcare is not required, the successful candidate will assist with household responsibilities, personal administration and, where appropriate, practical and administrative tasks across other family-owned businesses.

We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, proactive, adaptable and confident working independently. Someone who enjoys creating memorable experiences for children but is equally comfortable organising a household, managing arrangements or helping with day-to-day business activities.

Essential requirements

Key Responsibilities Childcare & Family Support • Provide a safe, caring, engaging and positive environment. • Assist with morning routines, including waking, dressing, breakfast and preparation for school. • Undertake school drop-offs and collections, including transport to and from extracurricular activities. • Plan and enjoy age-appropriate activities, adventures, outings, sports and educational experiences. • Support after-school routines, meals, evening activities and bedtime. • Provide childcare on Saturdays and Sundays when required. • Arrange and coordinate school holiday activities, sports clubs and other experiences. • Provide overnight care at the family home when the parent is travelling or away for work. • Maintain consistent communication with the parent regarding arrangements, activities and the child's wellbeing. Household & Lifestyle Support During periods when childcare is not required, responsibilities may include: • General household organisation and housekeeping. • Laundry, ironing and maintaining household presentation. • Shopping, errands and household supplies. • Preparing simple meals and assisting with meal planning. • Coordinating appointments, deliveries and household maintenance. • Liaising with tradespeople and service providers. • Ensuring the home remains organised, welcoming and well maintained. Personal Assistant Responsibilities • Assist with diary management and personal appointments. • Research and arrange travel, accommodation and family holidays. • Book activities, restaurants, transport and other arrangements. • Assist with general administration, correspondence and organisational tasks. • Coordinate arrangements across multiple properties where required. • Provide practical support to help the family and household operate efficiently. Additional Business Support The family has interests in several businesses, and the role may offer opportunities to assist with a range of additional responsibilities, depending on experience and operational requirements. These may include: • Supporting holiday accommodation operations, including guest communication, bookings, housekeeping and laundry coordination. • Assisting with social media, accommodation pricing and booking administration. • Helping with property presentation and general housekeeping. • Providing occasional administrative or organisational support within other family-owned businesses. • Undertaking other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, skills and agreed working arrangements. Full guidance and training will be provided where appropriate. About You We are looking for someone who is: • Warm, kind, patient and genuinely enjoys spending time with children. • Energetic, creative and enthusiastic about planning activities and adventures. • Exceptionally trustworthy, discreet and respectful of family privacy. • Highly organised, dependable and able to use their own initiative. • Flexible and comfortable with a varied working week. • Confident driving and transporting a child safely. • Happy to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays. • Comfortable balancing childcare with household and administrative responsibilities. • Professional, approachable and able to communicate effectively. Essential Requirements • Full, valid UK driving licence. • Previous relevant experience in childcare, family support or a comparable role. • Suitable references. • Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, including the relevant barred-list check where eligible. • Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and school holidays. Experience in private household management, personal assistance, hospitality, property management or business administration would be advantageous. What We Offer • A varied and rewarding position within a welcoming family environment. • An opportunity to build a long-term, trusted working relationship. • A diverse role with responsibilities beyond traditional childcare. • Reimbursement of agreed fuel, travel and work-related expenses. • Competitive remuneration reflecting experience, responsibilities and flexibility. • Agreed annual leave, rest periods and employment benefits in accordance with the contract. Salary is based on experience. If you are a caring, capable and highly organised individual who enjoys variety, takes pride in your work and can become a trusted part of a busy family's daily life, we would love to hear from you. Work Location: In person

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