Housekeeper
A great opportunity for a Temporary Housekeeper, July 1st Start, Full Time Live in Nanny/Housekeeper. Wadhurst. East Sussex
A busy family who live in a rural area of Wadhurst East Sussex need a hands on temporary live in Housekeeper from 1st July to 31st July. If the candidate is local, the family will consider live out.
The position is for someone who has experience in housekeeping roles, and is comfortable with keeping on top of cleaning, laundry and deep cleaning, cooking for the family is not essential, but a little food preparation would be an added bonus to the family. They outsource a bedding laundry service, so that the candidate can focus on with other activities in keeping on top of the cleaning of the home. It is essential that the candidate has experience in cleaning fine fabrics and antiques.
The position is rural so the candidate will need to drive to the house, however the family will provide a car for both on and off duty (if live in).
The live in accommodation provided is a separate annex, however you will have to provide your own food for your own breakfast and dinner.
The family have 3 children, however there is a nanny employed to take charge of them, the housekeeper will need to do the children’s laundry and some of the cleaning of the children’s rooms.
A very sweet Caverpoo dog is also part of the family, and will need dropping at doggy daycare.
Location of the job: Wadhurst, East Sussex.
Minimum experience Level for this job: it is essential the candidate has experience in professional housekeeping duties.
Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS is essential before application.
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: no formal qualifications are required.
Hours of work: 8am – 4.30pm – flexibility is essential.
Days required: Monday to Friday
Pets in the home: Yes a Caverpoo (who is very sweet)
A driver with a clean licence a car can be provided for on and off duty.
Accommodation: a separate annex.
Job Start Date: 1st July.
Job End Date: 31st July.
Pay: £3,519 Gross for the month (£18 per hour)
This is a Temporary position.
Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harmony at Home Head Office. Sussex.
Contact details: sam.armstrong@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of:876112
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirement's.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment.
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Job reference SA 876112
Region South East (Excluding London)
Area East Sussex
Location Wadhurst
Start date 01/07/26
Salary £3,519 Gross for the temp period
Hours 8am - 4.30pm flexibility is essential
Qualifications required N/A
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Professional Housekeeping experience essential
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Temporary
Live in / out Either