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Would a flexible family helper service be useful for busy parents?

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TheFamilyHelper · 05/06/2026 14:08

Hello everyone 👋
I'm a local mum in Somerset currently exploring a new business idea and would love some honest feedback from other parents.
The idea is a "Family Helper" service providing practical support for busy families. Think modern Mothers Help (cross between Nanny & Housekeeper). This could include things like:
• Childcare support (never alone, but aiding with meal times, homework, play etc)
• Laundry & ironing
• Tidying and organising
• Sorting children's bedrooms, play areas & wardrobes
• Unpacking shopping
• Light meal prep/lunch boxes
• Changing beds
• General household admin support
The aim would be to provide an extra pair of hands to help busy families stay on top of everyday life. Tasks would be very flexible to change every week depending on the current needs of the family.
I’d be DBS checked and insured.
Would this be something you or someone you know would find useful? Are there specific tasks you’d want help with?
I'd be really grateful for any thoughts or feedback.

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Savoretti · 05/06/2026 14:17

This is a housekeeper job spec so look for jobs under that

Tortephant · 05/06/2026 14:45

These roles tend to be called:
Housekeeper
Executive housekeeper
Family assistant
Family PA

Teeheehee1579 · 05/06/2026 14:47

when you say flexible do you mean flexible in the tasks you would do (in which case just apply for housekeeper jobs) or flexible as in I knew I had a busy week at work coming up so I could hire you for a few days for a week here and a week there? If the latter then I would be interested but I don’t think it would be very consistent for you and your charges would have to be quite high.

MiddleAgedDread · 05/06/2026 14:50

It's a housekeeper and whilst many people like the idea of one (who wouldn't??), very few people have the funds to pay for one.

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