Live-in or Live-out Housekeeper Job – Maidenhead
This is a wonderful opportunity to work for a warm and welcoming family based in Maidenhead. The family live in a six-bedroom house with an annex (three bedrooms currently in use) and are looking for a reliable, experienced, and child-friendly Housekeeper to join their household.
The family have one young daughter who attends nursery two days a week and are expecting a new baby in the coming months. They also have a friendly working cocker spaniel, so you must be comfortable around dogs. Cooking would be a bonus for this role.
There will be a Nanny working there full-time.
The position would suit someone who takes pride in their work, is highly organised, and enjoys maintaining a family home to a high standard. You should also be a confident driver, as you will occasionally need to drive the child to and from nursery.
Responsibilities
1. Daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and general tidying
2. Changing bed linen and maintaining bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standard
3. Laundry and ironing
4. Managing household organisation and ensuring the home is always neat and welcoming
5. Light pet care, including feeding and short walks for the family’s cocker spaniel
6. Liaising with the family to ensure the smooth running of the household
Candidate Requirements
7. Previous experience in a private household as a Housekeeper
8. Confident driver with a full UK driving licence (car provided for work use)
9. Comfortable caring for babies and young children
10. Trustworthy, proactive, and able to work independently
11. Child-friendly and dog-friendly
12. Eligible to work in the UK
13. Excellent references
Start Date: When the right person is found
Hours: 8 hours per day, 3 days per week
Driving: Required
Salary: Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience
This is a lovely long-term opportunity for an experienced and caring individual to work with a kind family in Maidenhead.