Housekeeper In St Helens

TN United Kingdom; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy family in St Helens is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain their beautiful home. This role involves various housekeeping duties, including laundry, organizing, and running errands, within a large family setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in private households, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or with others. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution to a loving family. Join this dynamic household and help keep their home running smoothly!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a housekeeper in a private household.
• Attention to detail and a warm, positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home to a high standard, including tidiness and laundry.
• Manage grocery stock and run errands like grocery shopping.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Ironing

Grocery Management

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Communication

Job description

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A busy family in St Helens Merseyside are looking for a Housekeeper to help care for their beautiful home.

Family Background

The family comprises a lovely, friendly couple with 6 children and a nanny. Both parents work long hours due to their demanding careers. The family home is a large, 5-bedroom detached house set in its own grounds with 3 bathrooms.

Duties

You should be confident with all housekeeping duties and able to maintain the home to a high standard. Responsibilities include household upkeep, tidiness, laundry, ironing, unpacking groceries, running errands (such as post office returns), wardrobe organization, changing beds, dusting, emptying the dishwasher and waste, and managing grocery stock. The family has a cleaner who attends three times a week. Computer literacy is required for occasional PA/admin duties.

The role involves managing the home, ensuring the kitchen is stocked and organized. A positive, can-do attitude is essential. You should be comfortable following instructions in a busy household, motivated, and capable of working independently or alongside other staff. You will share duties with another housekeeper.

Running errands like grocery shopping, visiting the post office or dry cleaners, and welcoming contractors (e.g., window cleaners, maintenance personnel) are part of the role.

Location

The house is in St Helens, Merseyside. This is a live-out role.

Days/Hours

The hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm (including a 1-hour lunch break). The schedule alternates weekly: Monday, Tuesday, half-day Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and half-day Saturday.

Total weekly hours: 34. Flexibility to work extra hours or weekends occasionally, with prior agreement, is appreciated.

Languages

You must speak good English to communicate effectively with the family.

Special Skills

Experience working as a housekeeper in a private household for at least 2 years is required. Attention to detail, a warm, positive attitude, and good experience in large family homes or estates are essential.

Start Date

The family is interviewing now and looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible.