Full-time Housekeeper sought in West Bridgford, Nottingham

Harmony at Home Limited; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony at Home Limited is seeking a dedicated full-time Housekeeper for a West Bridgford home. The role is 35 hours across five days, with steady hours and occasional childcare support as needed.

The family, including a 4-year-old and a new baby due May 2027, values a muck-in, proactive helper who can integrate into family life. Essential DBS and Paediatric First Aid are required, with flexibility for caring duties around hospital visits and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Must have enhanced DBS with update service registration.
• Paediatric First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping: cleaning, laundry and tidying.
• Cook and prepare simple, healthy family meals.
• Support occasional childcare alongside parents as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Organised

Proactive

Education

Enhanced DBS

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Full-time Housekeeper sought in West Bridgford, Nottingham
A wonderful family based in West Bridgford are seeking an experienced, and reliable Housekeeper to become a valued and trusted part of their household. The family currently have a lovely 4-year-old boy and are expecting their second baby in May 2027. With no family living locally, they are looking for someone dependable who can become a valued part of their support network. A candidate who enjoys spending time with children will be essential as some support with childcare may be required.
The role is a full-time position comprising of 35 hours over 5 days – The family would ideally like Mon, Tues and Thurs – 10am to 7pm, and Weds and Fri – 3pm – 7pm, but there is some flexibility on the days/hours offered, and potential to switch one of the days for a Saturday if preferred.
The role will primarily be housekeeping responsibilities, including general cleaning and tidying, laundry, and with a large focus on cooking and food prep for the family, and a candidate who enjoys cooking and is confident preparing simple, and healthy family meals would be particularly valued. There may be occasions when childcare is requested. The successful candidate must be comfortable working alongside the parents, as the parents will be at home much of the time.
As the family welcome their new arrival the role may require a little more childcare support. Around the birth, they will require flexibility and support to provide care for their 4-year-old, at short notice, while the parents are at hospital. Following the baby’s arrival, the housekeeper will continue to provide support during the parents’ parental leave; this may involve taking the eldest out for activities and adventures and giving the parents some quiet time with the baby or helping out with the baby so the parents can enjoy one-to-one time with their older child. The Housekeeping requirements will remain.
The family are looking for someone with a ‘muck-in’ mentality who is proactive, practical and happy to help wherever needed. The right candidate will be organised and proactive and have the confidence to use their initiative. The family hopes they will become a trusted and valued part of family life. This is a lovely opportunity for a Houskeeper to build a long-term relationship with a warm and welcoming family.
Location of the job: West Bridgford, Nottingham
Minimum experience Level for this job: housekeeping experience
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid Essential.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Days required: 5 days.
Pets in the home: no.
Driving required: not essential.
Job Start Date: Feb 2027, but flexible for the right person.
Pay: £36,400 gross per annum. (£20ph)

This is a permanent role.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.

For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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