24/12/2024
British American Household Staffing
Housekeeper
Overview
A lovely family in Wandsworth seeks a brilliant live-out housekeeper/house manager to help care for their homes. The ideal schedule would be Monday through Friday, 7.30am or 8am-12.30pm or 1pm, however the family can be flexible and could offer 3 slightly longer days for the right candidate. Please note that the role is not likely to start until Spring 2025.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be doing the housekeeping and management for a large 5,500sq ft home, as well as for a smaller property just 15minutes' walk away. Responsibilities will include:
Cleaning of all rooms in the home, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping etc
Keeping the kitchen organised and immaculate
Keeping an eye on pantry stock levels, cleaning supplies etc
General tidying and organising
Laundry and ironing for the family (parents and one child)
Online ordering
Identifying problems and issues, getting in contractors and trades if necessary
Coordinating with the gardener
And really anything and everything that contributes to the smooth running of both properties, and keeps both in pristine condition
Requirements
The family is keen to find someone loyal, supportive and who is happy to take on a role that doesn't involve much supervision or direction. Discretion is key, the family value their privacy and won't be around for much of the time - they will be relying on the successful candidate to really take ownership of the role and to have their best interests at heart. The successful candidate should:
Have a positive, can-do personality
Be fit and active, able to manage both homes with ease
Be an organised team-player and a great problem-solver
Be an effective communicator
Start date Open
Salary Not specified
Hours Not specified
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Not specified
Required language English
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required No
Employment type Part time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out