Live-Out Housekeeper
Location: Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week; ideally 9:00am–5:00pm, but flexible for the right candidate
Salary: £37,000–£45,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and suitability
Start: ASAP (flexibility for the right candidate)
Job Reference: EHS #9598
A lovely private household based in Buckinghamshire is seeking a capable Housekeeper to join their household.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the home, ensuring it is maintained to an excellent standard and remains organised, immaculate and well presented. The role will suit a meticulous and hands-on Housekeeper who takes pride in their work and is confident caring for delicate garments, specialist surfaces and valuable household items.
Cooking experience is a bonus but is not essential. However, the successful candidate must hold a Food Safety qualification and be comfortable with basic food preparation, including safely heating frozen and refrigerated meals.
The family are expecting a baby in November. No childcare is required as part of the role, although the successful candidate should be comfortable working around children. A willingness to occasionally assist with the baby or provide an extra pair of hands when needed would be considered a significant advantage but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Thorough cleaning and upkeep of the household to a high standard
- Laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothes away
- Ironing and careful care of delicate garments
- Experience handling wool, cashmere, baby clothing and other delicate fabrics
- Caring for marble flooring and other delicate or specialist surfaces
- Delicate cleaning and care of household items, including a grand piano and silver
- Maintaining a well-organised and tidy household
- Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are used appropriately and safelyBasic food preparation and safely heating frozen and refrigerated meals
- Assisting with cooking where skills allow
- Maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the home
- Other general housekeeping duties as required by the household
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a private housekeeper or in a similar high-standard household
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a home to an excellent standard
- Confident handling delicate fabrics, surfaces and household items
- Good laundry and ironing skills
- Well organised, reliable and discreet
- Able to work independently and manage daily housekeeping tasks efficiently
- Food Safety qualification is essential if coking for the household
- Comfortable with basic food preparation and safely heating prepared meals
- Cooking experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- A professional, flexible and hands-on approach
- Excellent understanding of household care and organisation
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Live-Out Housekeeper in Farnham employer: Exclusive Household Staff
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