Live-in nanny + housekeeper with English – Sant Gervasi (Barcelona)

About the job

Position

Experienced live-in nanny with fluent English, strong infant care skills, and the ability to assist with household duties.

Household

Couple with a 2-month-old baby.

Pets

One dog. The candidate should be comfortable with dogs and willing to occasionally walk, feed, and care for the family dog.

Start date

As soon as possible.

Salary

Up to €1,800 per month, paid in 12 monthly instalments, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications, plus Social Security registration. Employment conditions and rest periods will comply with applicable Spanish regulations. Private accommodation within the family home.

Working days and schedule

Monday to Saturday, live-in position, with one full day and 1/2 off per week, as established in the law, and the corresponding daily and nightly rest periods. The candidate must be comfortable living in the family home. Exact working hours and responsibilities will be agreed upon with the family.

Duties

• The primary responsibility will be providing loving, attentive, and professional care for a young baby, ensuring their safety, well-being, hygiene, and healthy development.
• Responsibilities will include: - Baby care: Feeding, changing nappies, bathing, preparing bottles, maintaining appropriate sleep routines, organising baby clothes and belongings, and keeping baby-related areas clean and tidy. - Infant development and stimulation: Engaging the baby in age-appropriate activities, sensory play, tummy time, and developmental exercises.
• The candidate should have a good understanding of infant developmental milestones and know how to encourage learning and development through play. - Cooking: Preparing simple, healthy, home-cooked meals for the family and, when the baby reaches the appropriate age, preparing nutritious homemade baby food. - Household laundry: Washing, drying, folding, and organising the family's laundry, including the baby's clothes and linens. - Light housekeeping: Helping maintain a clean, tidy, and organised home, with responsibilities agreed upon with the family. - Pet care: Occasionally walking, feeding, and looking after the family dog when needed. - Travel: Being willing and available to accompany the family on domestic and international trips when required, with arrangements agreed upon in advance.
• Baby care will remain the main priority, and household responsibilities should be organised around the baby's needs.

Requirements

• Fluent English is essential.
• Proven experience caring for young infants, particularly babies under 6 months old.
• Strong knowledge of infant care, developmental milestones, age-appropriate play, and early stimulation.
• Ability to establish healthy routines and recognise and respond appropriately to the baby's needs.
• Good cooking skills and willingness to prepare healthy meals for the family and baby.
• Willingness to assist with household laundry and light housekeeping.
• Comfortable with dogs and occasional pet care responsibilities.
• Flexibility and availability to travel with the family.
• Responsible, proactive, patient, organised, and trustworthy personality.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate the family's needs, and demonstrate good judgement.
• Previous live-in nanny experience, childcare qualifications, and infant first-aid training will be highly valued.
• Interest in a stable, long-term position.