Job Description for Housekeeper/Companion - Full-Time, Live-In - Bagshot, Surrey
Position: Full-Time, Permanent, Live-In
Job Ref: DB1087
Job Title: Housekeeper/Companion
Location: Bagshot, Surrey
Children: None
Pets: None
Salary: £40,000 gross per annum
Hours Required: 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, including some weekends
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Preferred but not essential
Accommodation: Self-contained one-bedroom apartment. Partners welcome, subject to satisfactory vetting.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced, trustworthy and professional live-in Housekeeper/Companion for a private household in Bagshot, Surrey.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for maintaining the home to a consistently high standard, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to housekeeping. Duties will also include cooking, shopping and providing friendly companionship and day-to-day household support.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in private household housekeeping who takes genuine pride in their work, is naturally organised and can confidently manage their responsibilities without constant direction.
Excellent live-in accommodation is provided, with the option for a partner to live onsite. This is an attractive opportunity for someone seeking a permanent, long-term position. Only the housekeeper would be employed in the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining the home to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
- Thorough and detailed housekeeping throughout the property.
- Taking appropriate care of household furnishings, surfaces and belongings.
- Preparing and cooking meals.
- Grocery shopping and other household shopping as required.
- Providing friendly companionship and a considerate, reassuring presence during working hours.
- Taking a proactive approach to household tasks, recognising what needs attention and working independently.
- Respecting the household's privacy, routines and personal preferences.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a professional housekeeper within a private household.
- Excellent housekeeping skills and consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Strong attention to detail and genuine pride in maintaining a home.
- Good cooking skills.
- A kind, patient, respectful and discreet manner.
- Completely trustworthy, reliable and professional.
- A calm, quiet and unobtrusive personality.
- Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
- First Aid certification required.
- A driver would be preferred, although this is not essential.
Benefits
- £40,000 gross annual salary.
- Private, self-contained one-bedroom apartment comprising a large bedroom, lounge/dining area, kitchen and bathroom.
- Partners are welcome to live in the accommodation, subject to satisfactory vetting.
- Parking provided.
- Access to a car for work-related duties for a suitable driver.
- A permanent position offering long-term stability.
About HomeOrganisers Limited
HomeOrganisers Limited is an established domestic recruitment agency specialising in placing experienced household staff with private families throughout Surrey, London and the Home Counties.
We take pride in matching candidates with households where their experience, personality and skills are well suited to the position.
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