Live-In Au Pair / Family Help Needed in Foxrock, Dublin 18

We’re looking for a reliable, kind, and patient au pair or parent’s help to support us with our growing family (our daughter is currently 11 months old with dairy & soy allergies). The start date would be asap. We also have a friendly cockapoo, Lucky, who’s part of the family. What We Offer- • Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom and full board (including meals) in a comfortable home from March 2026 • Leap Card for transport (Luas/bus nearby) • Warm, supportive environment with clear routines and communication • Fully paid travel to Cape Town, South Africa for occasional family trips – you would accompany us and provide childcare during work hours while there (2-3 trips per year) • Potential to house-sit/pet-sit during family trips abroad Key Responsibilities Immediate- • A few hours per day, 2-3 times a week to help with our 11-month-old daughter and light household support, ideally around mid-day (11:30-13:30) but can be at another time • We are looking for someone who can support us part-time at this stage and who lives nearby or can travel to our house From January 2026- • Childcare for our daughter 4 mornings a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) • From February, she will begin crèche; however, we expect a longer settling-in period, so morning availability 5 days a week may be needed that month From March 2026 onwards- • Morning support (07:30–09:00): breakfast and short walk to crèche (located within the estate) • Afternoon support (16:00–19:00): light cooking/meal prep, family dinner, bath/bedtime routine, and taking our dog Lucky for a walk • Occasional weekend help (not more than 2 hours, agreed in advance) for meal prep or babysitting About You- • Kind, responsible, and genuinely enjoy spending time with babies/toddlers • Experience caring for babies/toddlers preferred • Comfortable and confident caring for a sensitive, strong-willed child who thrives with patience, consistency, and understanding • Comfortable with a small dog in the home • Able to provide good references (preferably Irish) • We’d ideally like someone live-in, but we would still consider a long term live-out arrangement