Role: Housekeeper / Nanny
Days: 5 or 6 days per week
Hours: 8 hours per day plus 1 hour lunch break (up to 48 hours per week, flexibility required)
Location: Jumeirah Islands, Dubai (with occasional travel)
Salary: AED 18,000–20,000 per month (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Benefits: • 25 days annual leave • Medical insurance provided in line with UAE standards • Visa processing • AED 3,000 annual contribution towards a return flight
A private family based in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai, is seeking an experienced Live-Out Housekeeper / Nanny to support the smooth running of their five-bedroom villa and to provide occasional childcare for two children aged 4 and 12
Working as part of a fully staffed household, the role reports to the Head Butler and Family Manager. The position requires a calm, organised and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards while also being comfortable providing attentive and responsible care to children when required.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Full hands-on housekeeping to a high standard, including cleaning, laundry and ironing
• Following established housekeeping procedures and checklists
• Maintaining all rooms to agreed standards and reporting any maintenance issues
• Stock control of household consumables and perishable items
• Running errands and assisting with ad hoc family requests
• Packing and unpacking for travel and general household support
• Occasional light cooking and meal preparation
• Providing attentive care to the children, ensuring safety and wellbeing
• Assisting with daily routines including dressing, feeding and bathing when required
• Escorting children to school or activities when requested
• Engaging children in age-appropriate activities
• Supporting pet care
• Light outdoor housekeeping including terraces and outdoor furniture
• Indoor plant care and occasional outdoor watering
• Working collaboratively with other household staff and adhering to all health, safety and security protocols
Candidate Requirements:
• Russian or Ukrainian language skills beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to travel with the family when required (beneficial but not essential)
• Already based in Dubai or able to relocate with the legal right to work in the UAE
To apply for the position please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com
