Parents seeking nanny to cook and clean for their 18-year-old daughter

Job-hunters have been left baffled after coming across a bizarre job advertisement online, written by parents seeking a part-time nanny for their adult daughter as she heads off to uni.

Posted on recruitment site Indeed, the UK parents' listing calls for someone to cook and clean for their daughter to "ease her stress" as she starts her first year at Leeds University.

"Nanny required to cook and clean for my 18-year-old daughter who is going to University of Leeds in a demanding first year program – Law," the parents begin the advertisement.

"She had a driver who can pick up the groceries and drive her around, but [need] someone to ensure she eats well and lives without the stress of laundry [and] cleaning, as her study schedule is very intense."

The parents clarified that the applicant doesn't need to be a "gourmet chef" – what a relief – but needs to make sure their daughter eats three healthy meals a day.

Oh, and make sure "the fridge is always full of healthy snacks, juice, etc.".

The listing explains that their daughter lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Leeds city centre, complete with a full kitchen, so there's plenty of room for the 'nanny' to cook.

Whoever nabs the job will be working on a part-time basis, with hours tailored to their schedule, and applicants only need one year of babysitting experience to apply.

Yes, you read that right; they need babysitting experience to pick up after an 18-year-old.

It's true that many young people can struggle to adapt during their first year of university, especially if it's also their first year living out of home.

But nine times out of ten they figure things out on their own, or with a little help from mum and dad.

Sure, they may eat instant noodles three nights of the week and wait to do their laundry until they're down to their last clean pair of undies, but isn't that all just part of the experience?

Twitter users agreed that hiring a nanny to cook and clean for your grown daughter was totally outrageous, many questioning how the young woman will succeed in her law course if she can't even handle the responsibility of cooking herself dinner.

"I'm studying law and work 3 jobs alongside to pay my rent," one wrote.

"She will never cope as an actual lawyer if she can't manage her time well enough to cook."

Another added: "If she can't look after herself as a student how the hell is she going to manage in the real world practicing law?"

"I wouldn't want her representing me!"