Housekeeper – Part-Time – Maidenhead, Berkshire
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB981
Job Title: Daily Housekeeper
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (SL6)
Children: Young children with a Nanny.
Pets: Two dogs, three house cats, one python (contained in vivarium)
Salary: £20 gross per hour
Hours Required: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4 to 5 hours per day (12 to 15 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Preferred but not essential
Summary
A formal, well-maintained family home in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced and highly organised part-time Daily Housekeeper. The household employs a Nanny and currently has a cleaner, but the family now requires a more capable, proactive housekeeper who can take ownership of the home’s organisation and day-to-day coordination.
This is a long-term role suited to someone professional, discreet and confident managing a substantial property with antiques, glassware and multiple contractors. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-focused and comfortable working around pets and a busy family environment.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Cleaning
• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom formal home
• Care of antiques, fine furnishings and glassware
• Polishing silver
• Laundry, ironing and wardrobe organisation
• Organising cupboards, clothes and storage areas
• Using environmentally friendly cleaning products
Household Organisation & Management
• Coordinating external contractors such as window cleaners and chimney sweeps
• Overseeing routine household maintenance visits
• Managing dry cleaning drop-off and collection
• Running local errands including food shopping and returns
Pet Care
• Feeding pets as required
• Comfortable working in a home with dogs and cats
Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience as a housekeeper within a private household
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident caring for antiques and delicate items
• Proactive and capable of working independently
• Discreet and professional
• Comfortable working alongside other staff
• Driver preferred for local errands
Benefits
• Permanent, long-term position
• Structured part-time hours across three days
• Professional and well-run household
• Opportunity to take ownership of a beautiful home environment
This position is advertised by Home Organisers Limited, acting as an employment agency for this permanent role. To apply, please quote job reference DB981. Applicants must be willing to obtain an up-to-date DBS and provide at least two professional references.