Part-time Housekeeper

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming home in London. The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible, and capable of handling a variety of household tasks with a high level of attention to detail. Proven experience as a Housekeeper in a similar role. Ability to cook simple and nutritious meals. Comfortable with pets and capable of pet care duties. Highly organised and proactive with attention to detail. Local to the area or within an easy commute (parking is not available). Non-driver role, but familiarity with local errands and services is beneficial. 

Duties outline but not limited to:

• Daily tidying and cleaning, including vacuuming and making beds.
• Deep cleaning over the week, including behind furniture and in corners.
• Cooking: Preparing a nutritious one-course meal for supper for four people.
• Laundry & Ironing: Washing, folding, and ironing clothes and linens.
• Pet Care: Feeding two cats and a friendly cavapoo dog.
• Walking the dog and maintaining a clean area for the cats. 
• Shopping & Deliveries: Overseeing Ocado grocery deliveries.
• Running local errands, such as returning items to shops, posting parcels, or handling dry cleaning.
• Managing and coordinating visits from handymen, builders, or other contractors.
• Only allowing visitors pre-approved by the homeowner.
• Maintaining small household tasks, such as polishing silver, mending items, and sorting recycling.
• Taking care of coffee and tea machines, bins, and other routine tasks. 

Hours: 30-35 hours per week Preferred schedule: 3-4 days per week, including Monday and Friday (flexible on exact days). Core working hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (flexibility possible). Open to a 5-day schedule with fewer hours per day if preferred. 

Annual Leave: 4 weeks pro-rata plus bank holidays (e.g., 16 days if working 4 days per week). Opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming household with flexibility around scheduling. 

Salary: £18 net per hour (dependent on experience) 

REF: S&W#3026374