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Family Assistant

Family Assistant job (M/F) in Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE

Dubai

Job Description

A welcoming European family living in Jumeirah 1, Dubai, is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and adaptable Family Assistant to provide comprehensive support with the children’s routines, family logistics, personal errands, and day-to-day household coordination.

The family has three children: a 10-year-old girl and 5-year-old twins, a girl and a boy.

This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a dynamic private household and is happy to take on different responsibilities according to the family’s priorities. The successful candidate will combine childcare support with driving, personal assistance, errands, scheduling, and coordination of household staff.

The ideal candidate will be practical, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently. They should be someone who naturally anticipates what needs to be done rather than waiting to be asked.

Although the role includes supervising household staff, this is primarily a Family Assistant position rather than a formal House Manager role. Staff supervision will focus on coordinating daily priorities, providing guidance, and ensuring household tasks are completed to the family’s expected standards.

Responsibilities

Family & Personal Assistance

Provide practical day-to-day support to the family and assist wherever required.
Handle personal errands and practical tasks for the female Principal.
Organise family-related errands, appointments, bookings, and arrangements.
Coordinate school schedules, extracurricular activities, appointments, and other commitments.
Keep track of changing family priorities and ensure important tasks are completed on time.
Anticipate the family’s needs and take initiative without constant direction.
Assist with family gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions.
Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Childcare & Daily Routines

Support the three children with their daily routines and activities.
Help the children get ready for school each morning.
Prepare lunch boxes, snacks, uniforms, school bags, and other school essentials.
Drive children safely to and from school.
Collect the children and transport them to extracurricular activities.
Assist with homework, bathing, dinner, and evening routines.
Supervise and entertain the children when they are at home.
Arrange or participate in suitable activities, outings, and recreational opportunities.
Provide additional childcare support during school holidays.
Offer additional assistance when the parents are travelling.

Household Staff Coordination

Provide daily guidance and clear instructions to household maids when required.
Coordinate staff duties according to the family’s priorities.
Follow up to ensure assigned tasks are completed properly and on schedule.
Communicate changes and specific family requirements clearly to household employees.
Help maintain an organised and efficient household environment.
Assist staff with practical matters when appropriate.
Raise any household concerns or operational issues with the family.
Foster a cooperative, professional, and respectful working environment.

Driving & Errands

Drive the children to school, extracurricular activities, appointments, and other destinations.
Plan journeys efficiently while allowing for Dubai traffic and school schedules.
Ensure the vehicle used for family duties is clean, organised, and ready for use.
Carry out family-related errands and collections as required.
Prioritise safety and punctuality when transporting the children.

Travel & Additional Support

Assist with family travel preparations and practical logistics.
Remain flexible when the family is travelling and provide additional childcare or household support as needed.
Be prepared to stay later in the evening when the parents are travelling, approximately 2–3 weeks per year.
Additional working days required due to family travel will be compensated with extra days off, as agreed with the family.

Job Requirements

The family is looking for a confident and versatile professional who can move comfortably between childcare, driving, personal assistance, and household coordination.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, Household Assistant, or in a comparable private household position.
Experience working for private, UHNW, or high-profile families is highly desirable.
Strong childcare experience and confidence caring for multiple children.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Proactive, practical, hands-on approach.
Naturally adaptable and comfortable taking on varied responsibilities.
Ability to anticipate the family’s requirements and work independently.
Comfortable coordinating and supervising household staff.
Clear and confident communication skills.
Able to manage several changing priorities simultaneously.
Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during school holidays and family travel.
Valid UAE driving licence.
Confident driver with a clean driving record.
Currently based in the UAE.
Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
Excellent discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
Willingness to work later evenings when required during periods of parental travel.
Positive, cooperative attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Working Conditions

Position: Family Assistant
Location: Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
Employment: Full-time, live-out
Schedule: 5 days per week
Days Off: 2 days per week
Accommodation: Not provided
Start Date: Immediate

Typical School-Term Schedule

Working hours will vary according to the children’s school timetable, activities, and the family’s requirements.

Monday to Thursday:

Approximately 7:15 am departure from the residence for school.
Prepare lunch boxes and snacks before the morning departure.
Approximately 2:15 pm departure to collect the children, allowing sufficient time for Dubai traffic.
Transport the children to their extracurricular activities after school.
Return home and assist with bathing, homework, dinner, and evening routines.

Friday:

Approximately 7:00 am start.
School hours approximately 7:30 am–11:30 am.
Lunch followed by the children’s scheduled activities.

School Holidays

During school holidays, the schedule will vary depending on whether the family remains in Dubai, the parents’ professional commitments, and the children’s planned activities.

The successful candidate must therefore be comfortable with a flexible and changing schedule and willing to adapt their responsibilities according to the family’s daily needs.

Salary

AED 20,000 per month.

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Antoine Leclerc

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Diplômée de l'Université Loyola Marymount de Los Angeles et forte d'une expérience en recrutement et en ressources humaines, j'apporte au personnel de maison une combinaison de compétences en communication et d'expertise RH. J'ai mené des initiatives de recrutement de talents diversifiés, en veillant à l'adéquation avec les valeurs de l'entreprise et de ses clients, tout en gérant divers projets et en collaborant avec diverses parties prenantes.

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