Job Description for Dog-Friendly Housekeeper - Part-Time - Wimbledon, London
Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Daily (Live-Out)
Job Ref: DB1088
Job Title: Dog-Friendly Housekeeper
Location: Wimbledon, London
Children: Two daughters, aged 16 and 18
Pets: Two dogs (Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog) and two cats
Salary: £23-£25 gross per hour
Hours Required: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting between 9/10am and 6/6.30pm.
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Not required
Overview
A lovely family in Wimbledon is looking for an experienced, friendly and hardworking Housekeeper who genuinely loves animals, particularly large dogs.
The family lives in a six-bedroom period property arranged over four floors. The role is predominantly housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry and ironing, alongside preparing an evening family meal and helping to supervise the family's much-loved dogs.
The household includes a Golden Retriever, a very large but friendly Bernese Mountain Dog weighing approximately 50kg, and two cats. Being confident and comfortable around large dogs is particularly important, and the family would love to find someone who genuinely enjoys being around animals.
This position would suit a capable and organised Housekeeper who takes pride in their work, enjoys a family environment and is happy to have dogs around throughout the working day.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleaning and housekeeping throughout the family home.
- Managing household laundry, washing and ironing.
- Keeping the home clean, tidy and well organised.
- Preparing and cooking an evening meal for the family.
- Supervising the family's dogs during the working day.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a private housekeeping role.
- Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills.
- Comfortable preparing home-cooked family meals.
- A genuine love of animals, particularly dogs.
- Confident and completely comfortable around very large dogs.
- Friendly, hardworking, reliable and organised.
- Able to work independently and maintain high standards.
- Comfortable working in a substantial four-storey property.
Benefits
- £23-£25 gross per hour, depending on experience.
- Permanent, three-day-per-week position.
- Welcoming family household.
- An ideal environment for someone who loves animals.
About HomeOrganisers Limited
HomeOrganisers Limited is an established domestic staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of experienced household staff for private homes across London, Surrey and the Home Counties.
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