We are looking for full-time Housekeeper with some Nanny responsibilities to start early November 2011. We have 3 young children (aged 1, 2 and 4 years) and we are looking for a tidy housekeeper, who can clean the house and is very well organised. She must be reliable, capable, take initiative, and be able to work independently. Above that she must like to work with young children. The Job: - 80% will be household duties. All cleaning, mopping, dusting, laundry, ironing, organisation (eg putting shopping away, tidying cupboards and toys), etc. She has to be an excellent cook who knows how to prepare healthy and well-balanced meals for the whole family. - 20% childcare, mostly of the youngest of 14 months during the day and the weekends. The three girls are all very young, aged 4 years, 2 years and 14 months. The hours: - Tuesday – Friday 7.30am – 7.30pm - Saturday 7am – 7pm - Sunday 7am – 11am - Two nights a week babysitting (most of the times Friday and Saturday) It is possible to sleep at our house on Friday and Saturday evening as we do have a spare room with own television and internet (if a live-in position is more desirable we are very open for discussion) - Days off: Sunday after 11am and Monday. Essential requirements: - Honest, trustworthy and reliable - Responsible, professional, punctual and committed - Excellent cook - Has experience in professional housekeeping - Has attention to detail - Can organise a household (toys, clothes and cupboard ordering) - Be able to work with young children - Have patience - Creative mind - Non-smoker - At least 2 references, 1 from most recent employer - UK resident / EU passport holder or working visa with at least 1 year remaining - Be able and willing to travel with the family Desirable: - Portuguese speaking (FALAR INGLES NAO E’ UM REQUESITO) - Childcare experience Start date: ASAP Salary: £ 1,200.00 a month Please send your CV, picture, and references via e-mail and we will contact you by phone if we feel we want to interview you