A welcoming country family is seeking an experienced and dedicated Housekeeper to join their fully-staffed household in Alderminster, Stratford-Upon-Avon. This is a long-term position, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and is looking to become a valued team, working to ensure the smooth running of this busy household. The family are offering 4 days a week, working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9am through to 4pm.
Key responsibilities may include:
• Ensuring general tidiness, cleanliness, and organisation of all household spaces
• Daily housekeeping duties, including:
o Loading and emptying the dishwasher
o Hoovering, mopping and dusting of all household spaces
o Changing bedding, washing and ironing clothes
o Preparing guest rooms as needed
o Occasional organisation and cleaning of outbuildings when required, i.e gym
o Assisting with seasonal tasks such as preparing the breeze house and party room
Excellent communication skills are essential within this role, to effectively coordinate duties with the House Manager, in relation to preparations for events and guest visits. The ideal candidate will be warm, personable, and friendly, with a professional and discreet approach. They should be honest, reliable, and take genuine pride in their work, demonstrating excellent attention to detail at all times. A strong sense of routine and organisation is essential, along with the ability to work efficiently and harmoniously as part of a wider household team. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be someone who naturally fits into a family environment and contributes to the smooth running of the home.
Location of the job: Alderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon
Minimum experience: Experience working in private households. Evidence of longevity in previous roles.
Hours of work: 9am – 4pm
Days required: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Pets in the home: 2 friendly Labradors, dog lover essential
Driving required: Yes, own car required (rural setting)
Job Start Date: End of May/Start of June (Ideally w/c 26th May for a handover period with the current housekeeper)
Job End Date: Permanent
Pay: £28,000 Gross per annum
Benefits: None
This is a permanent job.
Full Name of Employment Agency: EF Household Recruitment Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Royal Leamington Spa
Contact details: Please contact us on 01926284280 or email warwickshire@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’ button. This job has an ID code of: 854808
You must have an up-to-date Basic DBS on the update service, and where there are children and the vulnerable in the workplace you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate which is registered on the update service and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable.
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