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Hummingbird Homestaff Ltd
Old Marks, Holtye
Holtye
TN8 7ED
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Phone: 07966495438
11/11/2026 Hummingbird Homestaff Ltd
Housekeeper
Housekeeper/Cook Opportunity – Colchester, Essex

Location: Colchester, Essex
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Hours: 9am–2pm (15 hours per week)
Pay: £18–£20 gross per hour, depending on experience
Position: Self-employed
Start Date: As soon as possible

A Lovely Opportunity with a Lovely Family, Hummingbird Homestaff is delighted to be recruiting for a lovely family in Colchester, Essex, who are looking for an experienced, reliable and organised Housekeeper/Cook to help keep their home running smoothly.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys maintaining a beautiful, well-organised home, takes pride in detailed cleaning and has a passion for preparing fresh, delicious meals.

Duties Include:

Detailed cleaning throughout the home
Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and bathrooms
Hoovering, dusting and keeping floors clean
Keeping on top of general household organisation and tidiness
Shopping for household groceries and essentials
Meal planning and preparing fresh meals for the family
Ensuring the home is consistently maintained to a high standard
The Ideal Candidate:

Has previous housekeeping and cooking experience
Is thorough, proactive and has excellent attention to detail
Is confident with meal preparation and household shopping
Is reliable, trustworthy and happy working independently
Is pet-friendly and comfortable around dogs, as the family has two lovely dogs
Is self-employed or happy to work on a self-employed basis
Can provide excellent references
The Opportunity

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9am–2pm, with some flexibility for the right candidate
£18–£20 gross per hour, depending on experience
15 hours per week
Immediate start available
If you're an experienced Housekeeper/Cook looking for a lovely part-time role with a welcoming family, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact:
Lou@hummingbirdhomestaff.co.uk
07540 761781
Source Agency
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Job reference Housekeeper
Region East England
Area Essex
Location Colchester
Start date As soon as possible
Salary £18 - £20 gph
Hours 15 hours per week
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Part time
Duration Permanent
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