Job Description
PERMANENT LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER | BATTERSEA, LONDON
SALARY: £20-£23 GROSS PER HOUR
PHS JOB 3150
A warm, well-mannered family based in Battersea are seeking a professional and reliable live-out Housekeeper to join their household. The family home is a spacious property with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a patio garden, maintained by a gardener. The family also maintain a small two-bedroom flat in Chelsea, requiring housekeeping twice weekly. With three grown children away at university, the household is now calmer and more structured, offering a pleasant working environment. The family value discretion, respect, and long-term working relationships – their previous housekeeper remained with them for many years before retirement.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced private Housekeeper who can work independently while following clear instructions from the household manager. The position involves general and deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, and ensuring the home is consistently well-presented. The role also includes light household support such as accepting deliveries, liaising with contractors (builders, gardeners), and occasional shoe polishing. The professional should be proactive, trustworthy, and happy to care for the family’s two friendly dogs, including occasional walks.
Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional Housekeepers in securing private household positions for over 15 years. We are one of the leading boutique agencies in the UK, dedicated to matching experienced domestic staff with UHNW and HNW families. If you are an experienced Housekeeper seeking your next long-term position, we will be delighted to assist you.
Only candidates who have the right to work within the UK will be considered for this role.
Type: Permanent, full-time, live-out
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm daily, plus 3 additional hours on Monday & Thursday afternoons (at a nearby Chelsea flat); 30 hours/week
Language: English (fluent) + Spanish/Portuguese (bonus)
Salary: £20-£23 gross per hour (depending on experience)
Pets: Yes, a wiener dog and a cocker spaniel
Location: London, Battersea (primary residence) & Chelsea (secondary flat)
Starting Date: Immediate
Duties Include:
* General and deep cleaning across all areas of the home
* Laundry management, ironing, and wardrobe organisation
* Bed changing and linen care (dry-cleaners arranged for larger items)
* Pet care, including walking two small dogs and occasional feeding
* Accepting deliveries, supervising tradespeople, and household errands
* Maintaining outdoor patio and entrance area
* Weekly cleaning of a nearby Chelsea apartment (3 hours twice weekly)
* Supporting the smooth running of the home and reporting any household issues
Minimal Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a private Housekeeper in HNW households
* Two excellent, checkable references
* Conversational English + Spanish or Portuguese (bonus)
* UK working permit
If you are personally interested in this Housekeeper job, or if you know another professional who may be suitable, please apply via our website or email daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk .
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Requirements
Duties Include: • General and deep cleaning across all areas of the home • Laundry management, ironing, and wardrobe organisation • Bed changing and linen care (dry-cleaners arranged for larger items) • Pet care, including walking two small dogs and occasional feeding • Accepting deliveries, supervising tradespeople, and household errands • Maintaining outdoor patio and entrance area • Weekly cleaning of a nearby Chelsea apartment (3 hours twice weekly) • Supporting the smooth running of the home and reporting any household issues