Job Reference: LCSAUG05
We are looking for a warm, reliable and proactive person to support a centrally-located Edinburgh family with the demands of daily life.
This 20-hour per week role is primarily about relieving the load of “life admin”, helping maintain a calm, organised home, and offering some childcare, particularly for a new born. The hours are flexible over 4 days.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, nurturing, and enjoys contributing to a peaceful home environment, including caring for a small, hypoallergenic friendly dog.
Hourly rate is £15-£18 per hour gross depending on experience.
Start date is mid October 2025 for a trial period.
Key Objectives:
- Free up the mother’s time and energy by handling everyday logistics and practical tasks
- Support with light newborn care (non-medical, age-appropriate help)
- Keep the household running smoothly with excellent organisational systems
- Bring warmth, calm, and reliability to the family routine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- Organising household tasks and systems (to-do lists, schedules, reminders, etc.)
- Light meal prep and simple batch cooking
- Managing online orders, returns, and household supplies
- Keeping living spaces tidy and functional (light housekeeping only)
- Laundry and ironing
- Managing family calendar, coordinating commitments, and organising gifts/cards for special occasions
- Walking and feeding the family’s small dog
- Supporting mum with newborn routines (e.g., holding or watching baby while mum showers or rests)
- Helping with nursery/child-related admin (e.g., clothing organisation, researching classes)
- Booking appointments, calendar management, and occasional phone calls/emails.
What the are looking for:
Highly organised with a love for lists, structure, and home systems; naturally proactive and able to “see what needs doing” without being micromanaged; calm, kind, and emotionally intelligent; comfortable around and experienced with babies (you won’t be responsible for sole care, but experience is appreciated); trustworthy and discreet; comfortable with dogs and light pet care; tech-savvy (calendars, online orders, reminders); Bonus: Child/baby first aid certification.
A driver with own car is preferred but there is no free parking at the family home.
Must be a non-smoker and non-vaper
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