Overview
This warm and welcoming family is looking for a child-friendly and pet-friendly live-in housekeeper. They live in a large 5-bedroom home in Radlett, Hertfordshire, north of London. The property includes a cinema room and a swimming pool. The family consists of Mum, Dad, and three children aged 9 to 15, along with three small dogs. They seek a housekeeper to manage household duties and become part of the home and family, someone warm, proactive, and looking for a long-term position.
You will work Monday to Friday. The maximum hours are 07:00–19:00 with some flexibility due to family daily dynamics. There is also the option of working five days a week, including Saturday and Sunday with two days off during the week.
Your private accommodation is on the top floor and includes an en-suite bedroom. All meals will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Perform all daily housekeeping duties to a high standard, including deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising bathrooms and kitchens.
* Manage laundry and ironing, ensuring clothes and linens are clean, pressed, and organised. All bed linen is washed and ironed at a dry cleaner.
* Prepare light, healthy meals for the children and occasionally for the parents.
* Assist with morning routines – helping the children get ready for school and ensuring uniforms and sports kits are prepared for the next day.
* Care for the family’s three dogs – feeding, letting them out, and occasional walking.
* Assist with entertaining, including preparation, serving, and tidying up afterwards.
* Receive deliveries and liaise with contractors or tradespeople as required.
* Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and supplies, reporting shortages or replenishing as needed.
* Undertake ad hoc household duties to ensure the smooth running of the home.
The ideal candidate
* Minimum of three years of experience working in a high-end private household.
* Proven ability to manage multiple housekeeping tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
* Basic cooking skills, with the ability to prepare nutritious meals for children.
* Fluent English and full right to work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First Aid.
* Pet-friendly.
* Hardworking, proactive, and well-organised with a positive “can-do” attitude.
* Trustworthy, discreet, and reliable, with excellent references.
* Strong communication skills, particularly with children and other household members.
* Driving preferred but not essential.
What the family offers
The family takes pride in treating their staff exceptionally well, offering a supportive and respectful work environment. This role is ideal for a personable and detail-oriented housekeeper seeking to become part of a welcoming household.
Details
* Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
* Minimum experience: Three years
* Training: Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First Aid
* Qualifications: None, but proven experience essential
* Days and hours: Monday – Friday. The maximum hours are 07:00–19:00 (60 hours), with breaks in the day. Flexibility required.
* Pets in the home: Yes – three friendly dogs
* Driving required: Not essential
* Pay: £55,000 gross per annum
* Job Start Date: ASAP
* Employment type: Permanent
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