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20/01/2021 Parent
Nanny-Housekeeper
An informal family of 4 based on the shores of Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne are looking for all-round help from a highly experienced Cook/Housekeeper/Nanny. The family have 2 young children currently 3 and 5 both of whom attend local school/nursery.

Working 5 days per week the main focus of the role is to cook the family simple healthy meals whilst also providing wraparound childcare. You’ll need sufficient experience and confidence in balancing the cooking with young children and housekeeping duties. Family have a small adorable dog.

The role includes:

- Preparing the children for school/nursery in the morning
- Preparing simple healthy family style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Tidying and cleaning the kitchen and table
- General household cleaning and tidying (deep cleaning provided by outside cleaners)
- Laundry and ironing
- Childcare after school including evening routine
- Caring for the family’s small dog
- Confident driving in Europe for school run and supermarket
- Food shopping
- Errand running (post office, dry cleaning etc.)
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision and able to use own initiative

The family travel (when permitted) during certain parts of the year and it would be appreciated if the potential candidate was willing to accompany them. Hours would be Monday to Friday, 0700 to 1900 with some flexibility. The family are looking for someone who manages their own time and there will be opportunities for downtime during the working day. Parents both work but are hands on when time allows. You would work closely with their Chief of Staff in running of the household and childcare.

Accommodation is provided in a large (37m2) ensuite bedroom in the basement of the family home and you would be more than welcome to enjoy your own delicious meals with the family. Salary is negotiable c.CHF3,000 per month, paid monthly. 4 weeks paid holiday per year.

A negotiable start date from 15th December.

The ideal candidate would hold a passport which allows a straightforward application for a Swiss work permit or already hold one. DBS or equivalent criminal record check essential along with contactable references.

If you think you fit the bill then please apply with a CV and any written references.
Source Parent
Contact Ryan McBride
Region Europe (non UK)
Area Switzerland
Location Rolle
Start date Flexible
Salary c. CHF3,000 depending on experience
Hours Monday to Friday 0700 to 1900 with flexibility and time off during the day
Qualifications required Experience is more important than formal qualifications
DBS checked Required
Required language English
Experience required Experience in a similar role would benefit your application
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Either