Live in Housekeeper required for a HNWI client in Shenley just outside North London
Live in Housekeeper required for a HNWI client in Shenley just outside North London
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2-4years
600 - 600
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Shenley very close to North London/ Central London
We are looking for a live in/ allrounder highly skilled proactive and versatile Housekeeper (with some minimal babysitting duties) for a lovely HNWI client of ours. The ideal candidate will be organised able to use their initiative and plan ahead managing their time effectively to ensure the smooth running of the household.
The family live in a large 5bedroom property in the village of Shenley. The village is close to North London and also 14 miles from Central London with train links to King Cross etc.
The family is composed of Mum Dad and 3 children aged 8 12 and 14. They also have 3 small dogs (Shih Tzu and Cavapoo) so you must be a childfriendly and petfriendly housekeeper.
The house is a busy home with lots of people coming and going and also guests etc but it s a fun home and environment to be in.
They are looking for a housekeeper not only to assist them with the household duties but to also be a part of their home and family (they treat their staff very well) someone who is looking to stay long term.
The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a positive cando attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed who is able to interact with them and their children and is a pleasure to have around. The Housekeeper will have incredibly high standards for cleanliness organisation and presentation.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Daily cleaning including dusting vacuuming mopping changing beds and cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
- Getting children ready for school in the mornings
- Maintaining the laundry and ironing
- Babysitting when required
- Cooking light meals for the children and occasionally for the parents
- Receiving deliveries and dealing with contractors
- Helping when the family is entertaining (preparing things clearing up afterwards etc.)
- Feeding the three small dogs letting them out in the garden and occasionally walking them
- Ad hoc duties as required
Working days and hours: ideally 6 days a week 7am to 7:30pm with breaks. Mon to Sat. The family will however consider someone Mon to Fri only or someone for 5.5 days a week so please apply if keen and discuss with the agency.
Accommodation for the HK would be own room and bathroom on the top floor. Food is also provided.
Driving is not essential.
Their last housekeeper has been with them for 3 years and highly recommends them.
Start: ASAP ideally but might be able to wait a bit for the right candidate
Requirements
- Prior housekeeping experience in a highend private household
- Fluent in English and must have full rights to live and work in the UK
- Hardworking dedicated and flexible
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Proactive and organised
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Excellent checkable references
- Trial to take place
Benefits
Salary:per annum Negotiable depending on experience
They are looking for someone with previous housekeeping experience Someone lovely and friendly, smiley with a cheerful personality, happy to work in a household where the client does not reside all the time and also to be part of the family Someone who can work on their own initiative and who will hit the ground running/ who will help run the house
Employment Type
Full Time
