Housekeeper - 25 hours per week - Pyrford, Woking, Surrey

HomeOrganisers; Woking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home management company in Pyrford is seeking a skilled afternoon housekeeper to assist with housekeeping, family cooking, and occasional childcare. The role involves managing home routines in a busy family environment, ensuring the house is well-organized, and preparing healthy meals. Ideal candidates will have experience in a private home and must possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Competitive pay (£20 to £25 gross per hour)

Long-term stable role

Informal family environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a housekeeper in a private home.
• Confident cook able to prepare healthy, family-style meals.
• Must have own car and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily housekeeping schedule.
• Oversee external contractors and cleanliness standards.
• Prepare nutritious family meals and snacks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cooking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Afternoon Housekeeper - 25 hours per week - Pyrford, Woking, Surrey

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB927
Job Title: Afternoon Housekeeper - 25 hours per week
Location: Pyrford, Woking, Surrey
Number of Children: 1 (boy aged 4)
Pets: 1 dog (Hungarian Vizsla)
Salary: £20 to £25 gross per hour (experience dependent)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 13:00-18:00 (approx. 25 hours per week, flexibility on start/finish time)
Driver: Yes (must have own car)

Summary

A busy family in Pyrford, Surrey, is seeking an experienced afternoon housekeeper to support their newly refurbished five-bedroom home and assist with family routines. The parents both run their own businesses and often work from home, creating a lively but informal environment. Their young son (aged 4) is at school during the day, and they also have a well-behaved family dog. The role is primarily focused on housekeeping, household organisation and family cooking, with occasional childcare and dog care as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the daily housekeeping schedule to maintain a high standard throughout the home.
• Coordinating with the weekly cleaner and overseeing standards.
• Managing external contractors -gardener, window cleaner, tradespeople.
• Grocery shopping, keeping the pantry stocked, and managing food rotation.
• Preparing nutritious family meals and snacks, including occasional batch cooking.
• Laundry care, ironing, and wardrobe management (special care for delicate fabrics).
• Running errands, organising household supplies, and managing deliveries.
• Occasional dog care and walks.
• Light ad hoc childcare (e.g. after-school support, occasional babysitting).

Requirements

• Proven experience as a housekeeper in a private home.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident cook able to prepare healthy, family-style meals.
• Discreet, reliable, and proactive, with a flexible approach.
• Driver with own car.
• First Aid certification required.
• Up-to-date DBS and two contactable references.

Benefits

• £20 to £25 gross per hour (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work in a long-term, stable role.
• Welcoming, informal family environment.

This job is posted by HomeOrganisers Limited. We are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position.

To apply, you must have (or be willing to obtain):

• An up-to-date DBS
• At least two professional references from your most recent employers who are contactable

To apply, please quote the job reference number DB927.