Housekeeper

Job Description for Housekeeper in Banstead, Surrey (DB889)

Position: Permanent

Job Reference: DB889

Job Title: Part-time Housekeeper

Location: Banstead, Surrey

Pets: No, but two Poodles visit regularly

Salary: £25,250 gross per annum

Holiday: Statutory paid holiday

Start Date: 1st June, but can be earlier

Hours Required: Generally, Monday to Friday, but some evening and weekend hours will be required, with advance notice. 30.5 hours per week.

Driver: A driver with own car is required

Summary:

This is a lovely role working for a retired couple in their home in Banstead, Surrey. The home is a large, 6-bedroom property, over 3 floors.

One of their housekeepers is sadly retiring after many years and we are looking for a new live-out Housekeeper to help look after a busy family household.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Keeping the home running smoothly
• Hands-on cleaning, laundry, and ironing
• Looking after antiques and silverware
• Running errands
• Ensuring the home is well-maintained
• Ensuring the house is ready for guests
• Helping with dinner parties and other activities
• Organising clothes for trips and ensuring the correct things are packed
• Helping with other properties regularly
• Liaising with other staff and contractors

Flexibility is essential, and whilst most weeks you will work Monday to Friday; when guests are staying, there is an event, or all the family is home you will need to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.

Skills required are:

• Experience of cleaning, ironing, maintaining a house and being happy to do these tasks
• To be approachable, friendly and polite.
• To respect people's privacy and dignity.
• To respect confidentiality
• To be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
• To be good at planning and organising
• To have good time management skills.
• To be able to pay attention to detail.
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to drive

HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position.

Along with your CV, you must also have an up-to-date DBS or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last/current employer professional referees that are immediately contactable.

Apply for this job Please quote job reference number DB889.

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