A great opportunity for a Housekeeper Cook to work with a lovely family in Islington! Open to live in OR live out!

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Housekeeper Cook to join our clients family to work in their 3 bedroom home. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys maintaining a tidy, organized home, cooking healthy meals, and occasionally assisting with childcare in a family environment. The family are looking for someone who can be part of the family and is happy to look after children especially when nanny is not working.

The home is located within walking distance of Highbury & Islington Station and Angel Station. Parking is available at the home.

If you are passionate about keeping a home running smoothly and enjoy cooking healthy meals for a family, we would love to hear from you.

Salary:
Live out - £54,600 to £59,800 gross per annum
Live in - £45,000 to £50,000 gross per annum

Job specification:
• Cleaning & Tidying: Maintain a clean and organised home, including dusting, hoovering, changing bedding, and laundry/ironing.
• Cooking: Prepare simple, healthy meals (3 meals per day) for the family and when the family have guests.
• Household Management: Order groceries, run errands, and ensure the smooth operation of the home.
• Childcare: Only when needed if the nanny is on leave or not working
o Provide support with the children (who have their own nanny) during the nanny’s holidays.
o Home activities and arts and craft in the school holidays
o Help with homework
o Making meals for children
o Overnight babysitting duties
o Ensuring children’s safety
o School pick up and drop offs when required
o Comfortable sole charge when nanny isn’t working

Candidate specification:
• Experience in housekeeping and cooking, particularly within a family environment.
• A strong eye for detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative in managing household tasks.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and enjoys working in a family-oriented environment.
• Experience in assisting with children when needed.

Accommodation: Studio apartment located 10 mins from the family home

Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate


How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to cfapps@edenprivatestaff.com Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.