Full Time, Live In, Housekeeper, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - 885025 in Princes Risborough

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Company: Harmony at Home Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

This warm and welcoming family is looking for a live-in housekeeper to help with the smooth running of their family home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The family is seeking a housekeeper to manage the household duties, but also become part of the home and family, someone warm, proactive, and looking for a long-term position.

The family consists of Mum, Dad, and two children. The Dad’s parents also live in the house. Although no formal care is required for them, a friendly and approachable person who is happy to help out on occasions would be required.

You will work Monday to Friday. You will work seven hours a day – the exact hours are quite flexible to suit both you and the family. Any additional hours will be discussed with the client and paid as overtime. There is also the option of working five days a week, including Saturday and Sunday, with two days off during the week.

Your private accommodation will be a beautiful brand new private annexe, which is separate to the house. It has full kitchen facilities, en suite and countryside views. All meals will be provided and household bills paid.

You should be a careful and confident driver with a clean licence and your own fully insured car. Duty mileage will be paid.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform all daily housekeeping duties to a high standard, including deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising bathrooms and kitchens.
• Manage laundry and ironing, ensuring clothes and linens are always clean, pressed, and organised.
• Regularly lauran and change household bedding.
• Prepare light, healthy meals for the children and occasionally for the parents.
• Ensure the children have everything they need – uniforms, sports kits, and other items are prepared for the next day.
• Receive deliveries and liaise with contractors or tradespeople as required.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and supplies, reporting shortages or replenishing as needed.
• Order groceries online and unpack and put away.
• Undertake ad hoc household duties to ensure the smooth running of the home.
• Run any errands required – post office, dry cleaner, etc

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of three years of experience working in a high-end private household.
• Proven ability to manage multiple housekeeping tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Basic cooking skills, with the ability to prepare nutritious meals for children.
• Fluent English and full right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First Aid.
• Hardworking, proactive, and well-organised with a positive attitude.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and reliable, with excellent references.

This role is perfect for a personable and detail-oriented housekeeper seeking to become part of a welcoming household.

Location of the job: Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Minimum experience Level for this job: Three years

Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First Aid

Details of any qualifications needed for this job: None, but proven experience essential

Days and Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 7 hours a day (35 hours/week)

Pets in the home: No

Driving required: Yes – own car required. Duty mileage paid.

Pay: £34,580 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £19 gross per hour

Job Start Date: ASAP

This is a permanent job

Minimum experience Level for this job: Three yearsDetails of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First AidDetails of any qualifications needed for this job: None, but proven experience essential

Harmony at Home Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

Harmony at Home Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire