Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced live-out housekeeper to join a warm and welcoming family near Colchester, Essex, assisting in the care and upkeep of their beautiful home. The family is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated professional to join them long-term, helping to maintain calm, organisation, and the highest standards throughout their busy household.
Responsibilities
* Perform high-standard housekeeping: daily light cleaning of the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, and communal spaces; bed making; linen changes; wardrobe management; laundry; and general household organisation to ensure the smooth running of the home.
* Assist with occasional childcare when needed, while the role is not a dedicated nanny position; a genuine love of children is advantageous due to a nearby three-year-old.
* Maintain an organised, reliable, and proactive approach to multi-tasking within a busy home environment.
Location and Details
* Location: near Colchester, Essex
* Hours: Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* Days required: Monday – Friday
* Additional hours/days: To be agreed in advance
* Pets in the home: Two cocker spaniels
* Driving required: Yes
* Job start date: November 2025
* Pay: £15.00 gross per hour; £17,160.00 gross per annum
* Contract: Permanent
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in housekeeping
* Up-to-date Basic DBS on the update service
* Enhanced DBS certificate (registered on the update service) if working with children or vulnerable persons
* Minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy to share contact details; one reference must be the current or most recent employer
* Immediate contactability of references
* Video call registrations and digital right-to-work checks may be accepted in certain circumstances
* Commitment to equality and diversity in employment
Application and Compliance
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’ button. This job has an ID code of: 863723.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Elite Nanny Solutions LTD T/A Harmony at Home Suffolk and Colchester. Contact details: kay@harmonyathome.co.uk; Phone: 01473 373315
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