Family Housekeeper

www.happy-nest.co.uk; York; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A lovely family in York seeks a professional and experienced Private Housekeeper to manage two homes, primarily in York during term time and in Huggate during school holidays. This part-time role (30 hours weekly) offers £16 per hour, with responsibilities including household management, meal preparation, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Long-term, secure role

Flexibility within set working structure

Support from Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' professional housekeeping experience within a private household.
• Checkable references from previous private household roles.
• A full UK driving licence and own car essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage household organization and supplies across two family homes.
• Prepare healthy meals for children and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Experienced Private Housekeeper York & Huggate (September Start)
Part-Time, 30 Hours Per Week £16 per hour or can be 20 hours
Location: Split between York (term time) and Huggate , Yorkshire Wolds (school holidays)
Working Hours: 30 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £16 per hour
Driver with own car required

Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a lovely family seeking a professional, self-motivated, and experienced housekeeper to support the running of their two family homes. The role is primarily based in York during school term time and shifts to their countryside residence in Huggate, during the school holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and experienced housekeeper who enjoys working independently, managing a busy household, and ensuring a well-organised and welcoming home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the familys needs across both properties, with a strong emphasis on household organisation and meal preparation for the children. While the home is child-friendly, there are no direct childcare duties required.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Household management and organisation across both family homes
• Managing supplies and stock: ordering groceries, cleaning products, and general household items
• Overseeing online food orders and maintaining well-stocked cupboards
• Laundry and ironing, ensuring family clothing is cleaned, folded, and stored properly
• General tidying and cleaning to maintain high standards throughout the home
• Batch cooking healthy and nutritious meals for the children only
• Supporting smooth transitions between properties during school holidays and term time
• Ensuring both homes are prepared and maintained for daily family life

Candidate Requirements:

We are seeking a professional and experienced individual who meets the following criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years' professional housekeeping experience within a private household
• Excellent, checkable references from previous private household roles
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A proactive and reliable attitude with a keen eye for detail
• Respectful of family privacy and confident working discreetly
• Experience preparing family-style meals, with a focus on batch cooking for children
• A full UK driving licence and own car essential due to location
• Enhanced DBS certificate required (can be processed through Happy Nest if needed)

Location and Working Hours:

• Based primarily in York during school term time
• Based in Huggate during school holidays (a rural, countryside location)
• 30 hours per week across 5 days Monday to Friday

What the Role Offers:

• £16 per hour
• A long-term and secure role with a welcoming and appreciative family
• The opportunity to work across two beautiful family homes in different settings
• A varied role with autonomy and flexibility within the set working structure
• Full support from Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency

If you are a highly organised, experienced housekeeper looking for a new position in a supportive, long-term household, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV and references.