EXPERIENCE WITHIN A PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD IS ESSENTIAL
Private family requires an experienced, full-time housekeeper to take up housekeeping
duties across three properties close to York.
The homes are within 25 minutes’
drive of each other.
The principals are two young professional couples and one retired couple. The first
couple have two young dogs, the second have two young children and the retired couple
have two older dogs. Applicants will need to be child and dog friendly, but direct duties
relating to childcare are not required.
Please note, the successful candidate will be offered the position subject to a trial
period (at minimum one day working on site), extensive reference checks (both written
and verbal), advance DBS checks, as well as signing an NDA. Candidates will also need
to provide evidence of qualifications held and hold a full UK driver's licence due to the
need to commute to three sites.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning of homes (you will only work at one property per day, on a rota basis)
- Laundry, including washing and ironing
- Household shopping (eg. food, maintenance supplies) as/when asked
- Errands (eg post office) as needed
- House checks as needed
- Preparing guest rooms
Working schedule and times
- Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, either 8am – 5pm or 9am – 6pm
- Candidates may be required to work very occasional weekend or holiday days, but this
will be with prior notice and mutually agreed
Requirements
- Fluent English
- UK driver's license and confident driver. Own car essential
- Past housekeeping experience in Private setting or luxury hospitality setting (at least 2
years)
- High standard of cleaning, laundry duties and house organisation
- Good attention to detail and time keeping
- Flexible and energetic
Salary
Up to £32,760.00 (£18.00 hr)