Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present a wonderful live-in Housekeeper position based in a charming farmhouse in Kent. Set within a picturesque farmland and orchards, the property offers a calm and rural lifestyle.
The principals are a relaxed, welcoming couple who divide their time between their country home, their work in London, and residences abroad. The family enjoys European travel and occasionally takes their housekeeper along when staying in France.
They are seeking a caring, responsible, and proactive professional to support the smooth running of their household, care for their beloved pets, and maintain the property to an impeccable standard. This is a varied and fulfilling position, blending housekeeping with light cooking, pet care, and occasional caretaking duties when the family travels.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining the home to a consistently high standard
* Organising daily routines
* Ensuring the property is guest-ready
* General housekeeping: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and ensuring all rooms are tidy
* Laundry management including washing, ironing, and organisation of wardrobes
* Changing and refreshing bed linens
* Bathroom deep cleaning to a high standard
* Kitchen upkeep including dishes and surfaces
* Household tidying and organisation
* Ad hoc errands such as dropping off/picking up dry cleaning and light grocery shopping
* Occasional dog walking
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a private housekeeping role
* 2 excellent, checkable references
* Conversational level of English
* UK working permit
* Must be pet friendly and comfortable around a small dog
The family values warmth, discretion, and reliability, and they are looking for a long-term professional who will become an integral part of their home. A driving licence is essential due to the countryside location, though a car will be provided for household errands.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Job Details
* Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-In
* Working Days: 5 days per week
* Working Hours: 30 hours per week
* Language: English
* Salary: £20 gross per hour
* Location: Kent Countryside (Marsh Green), UK
* Driving Licence: Needed (manual car provided)
* Start Date: ASAP
* Accommodation: Furnished 1-bedroom apartment provided on the property
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