Job Description
Private Family Housekeeper
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This is a long-term role for a professional, reliable and child-friendly housekeeper to support a busy family with two children. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and confident in shopping and preparing nutritious family meals, including allergy-aware cooking.
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Key Priorities
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1. Cooking and shopping
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- Prepare healthy, varied family meals and children's snacks/lunchboxes.
- Cook a variety of foods and meats with confidence.
- Manage cooking and egg allergies, with a good understanding of cross-contamination.
- Plan meals, do the shopping and keep the kitchen well stocked and organised.
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2. Laundry
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- Manage family washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away. Extra care for delicate fabrics.
- Change bed linen and towels as required.
- Ensure the children's school clothes and uniforms are clean, organised and ready for the week.
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3. Cleaning & Housekeeping
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- Take care of the home like it was your own, as someone who takes pride in their work
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- Clean and tidy the home daily.
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- Keep bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas clean and organised.
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- Monitor and restock cleaning products and household essentials.
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- Carry out a quarterly deep/spring clean, including cupboards, wardrobes and less-frequently cleaned areas.
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- Running errands such as returns and dry cleaning.
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- Looking after the small garden alongside the gardener.
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Support for the Children
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This is primarily a housekeeping role, but the housekeeper will provide practical day-to-day support for the two children, including:
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- Preparing healthy snacks and lunchboxes.
- Preparing children's meals
- Making sure school uniforms and clothes are clean and ready.
- Helping organise school clothes and other everyday items for the following day.
- Keeping the children's bedrooms, wardrobes and belongings tidy and organised.
- Providing occasional practical help with the children when needed as part of the normal household routine.
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The Ideal Candidate
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Someone proactive, reliable, organised, trustworthy, discreet, energetic and able to work independently. They should have high standards of cleanliness, enjoy working in a family environment and be comfortable around children.
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Experience with allergy-safe cooking is important.
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Living relatively locally would be beneficial due to early starts during school weeks.
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Home does have a small hamster
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Working Schedule
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Week 1: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 8 pm ( hours a day) (flexibility to occasionally stay a little later if required on a Monday night till 9 pm)
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Week 2: Monday- Friday: 11 am- 5 pm
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Timesheets required ( no work, no pay) (160 hrs Month overall )
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Some flexibility is appreciated depending on the family's schedule.
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£26 per hour, Week 1 - 50 hrs; Week 2 - 30hrs -
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Need to work as a self employed
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Private Family Housekeeper ( Immediate start ) in London employer: H International Consultant / HIa Legal
Join a vibrant team in a stunning location along the River Dart estuary, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and creativity. With included accommodation and a balanced Monday to Friday schedule, this role offers an excellent work-life balance, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth within the hospitality industry.
Contact Details:
H International Consultant / HIa Legal Recruitment Team
