Housekeeper

Swann Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swann Recruitment is seeking an experienced, reliable and discreet Housekeeper to join a warm, informal family in a rural Dorset home near the Dorset/Wiltshire border. This full-time role covers general housekeeping, occasional light childcare, and family support.

Candidates should have at least two years' private housekeeping experience, a full UK driving licence with an own car, excellent English, strong references, DBS, and the ability to work independently and with initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' private housekeeping experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own reliable car.
• Strong spoken English and good communication skills.
• Flexible, approachable and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Discreet, trustworthy, responsible and reliable.
• Excellent written references.
• DBS Required

Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing and organisation.
• Preparing simple family meals
• Occasional school pickups and light childcare.
• Supporting the children's after-school routine when needed.
• Helping to ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Using initiative and maintaining high standards throughout the home.
• Occasional overnight stays

Job description

Housekeeper

Location: Rural Dorset, near the Dorset/Wiltshire border
Hours: MondayFriday, 9.00am5.00pm (40 hours per week)
Flexibility: Occasional flexibility required
Driving: Full UK driving licence and own reliable car essential

The Role

A warm, informal family is seeking an experienced, reliable and discreet Housekeeper to join their household in rural Dorset, close to the Dorset/Wiltshire border.

This is a varied role combining general housekeeping with occasional light childcare and family support. The family has two school-aged children who are at school during the day.

Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, ironing and organisation.
• Preparing simple family meals
• Occasional school pickups and light childcare.
• Supporting the children's after-school routine when needed.
• Helping to ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Using initiative and maintaining high standards throughout the home.
• Occasional overnight stays

Requirements

• Minimum 2years' private housekeeping experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own reliable car.
• Strong spoken English and good communication skills.
• Flexible, approachable and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Discreet, trustworthy, responsible and reliable.
• Excellent written references.
• DBS Required

Location

Ideally suited to candidates based around Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Tisbury or the surrounding areas.

This would suit an experienced Housekeeper looking for a long-term position within a friendly, informal household. The family values reliability, discretion and care and is looking for someone who can become a trusted part of their daily routine.

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