Housekeeper / Family Assistant - Full-Time - Southfields

HomeOrganisers Ltd; Tooting; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HomeOrganisers Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Housekeeper / Family Assistant to manage day-to-day home life for a private family. You will handle high-standard housekeeping, family cooking, errands and care of two dogs.

The role requires reliability, discretion and a calm, proactive approach, with duties spanning household organisation, school pickups and companionship. A full-time, permanent position based in Southfields, with a driver and car available for work duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in private households with high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to prepare healthy family meals and plan daily routines.
• Excellent communication and trustworthy demeanor.

Responsabilités

• General housekeeping and cleaning to a high standard.
• Laundry, ironing and care of clothing and linens.
• Prepare fresh, healthy family meals.
• Grocery shopping and errands for the household.
• School run support and occasional family arrangements.
• Care for the family's two dogs and pet-related tasks.
• Keep the home tidy, organised and welcoming.
• Provide companionship and practical day-to-day support.
• Proactively manage household tasks and anticipate needs.

Connaissances

Housekeeping

Driving licence

Fluent English

Organisation

Discretion

Description du poste

Job Description for Housekeeper / Family Assistant - Full-Time - Southfields, London

Position: Permanent, Live-Out
Job Ref: DB1076
Job Title: Housekeeper / Family Assistant
Location: Southfields, London SW19
Children: Two children, aged 15 and 12
Pets: Two dogs
Salary: £48,000-£50,000 gross per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10/11am-7pm
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Essential - car available for work duties

The Position

A lovely family in Southfields is seeking an experienced, warm and dependable Housekeeper / Family Assistant to take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of their home.

The position combines high-standard housekeeping, healthy family cooking, household organisation, school collections and care of the family's two dogs.

Just as importantly, the family is looking for someone kind, thoughtful and personable who enjoys providing friendly companionship and practical day-to-day support. A calm, reassuring manner, discretion and the ability to anticipate the family's needs will be particularly valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General housekeeping, cleaning and maintaining the home to a high standard
• Laundry, ironing and care of clothing and household linens
• Preparing fresh, healthy family meals
• Grocery shopping, household shopping and running errands
• Keeping the home organised, tidy and running smoothly
• Assisting with school collections and occasional family arrangements
• Walking, feeding and caring for the family's two dogs
• Arranging fresh flowers, caring for household plants and attending to the smaller details that make a home welcoming and beautifully presented
• Providing friendly companionship and practical day-to-day support
• Taking a proactive approach to household tasks and anticipating the family's needs

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper, Family Assistant or in a similar private household position
• Excellent housekeeping and organisational skills
• Confident preparing healthy, home-cooked family meals
• Warm, kind, trustworthy and discreet
• Naturally caring, considerate and happy to provide companionship
• A calm, mature and reassuring approach
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of household and family tasks
• Fluent spoken English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean driving licence essential

Additional Information

The property is conveniently located approximately two minutes' walk uphill from Southfields Underground Station. Driveway parking is also available for candidates travelling by car.

This is a permanent, employed position offering the opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of a welcoming family household.

The family is looking for someone who will bring genuine warmth, reliability and a positive attitude, alongside the experience and practical skills needed to keep their home running smoothly.