Housekeeper - Part-Time - Thames Ditton, Surrey

HomeOrganisers Ltd; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

HomeOrganisers Limited is helping a Thames Ditton family find an experienced Part-Time Housekeeper to keep their busy home clean, organised and running smoothly.

The role is 10 hours per week across three or four days, Tuesday to Friday, with the finish time by 3pm. A driver with own car is preferred. The family has two teenagers and a small dog, and requires someone who takes pride in their work and can work independently with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience as a housekeeper in a private household.
• Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills.
• Proactive, organised and self-motivated.
• Attention to detail and care for antiques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication and friendly manner.
• Driver with own car.
• Dog-friendly and comfortable with a small dog.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning to a high standard across home.
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas.
• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and polishing.
• Care for valuable furniture and antiques.
• Establish and maintain cleaning rota.
• Laundry, ironing and linen changes.
• Assist with small errands as needed.
• Maintain tidy, welcoming home.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry

Ironing

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description for Housekeeper - Part-Time - Thames Ditton, Surrey

Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Daily (Live-Out)
Job Ref: DB1085
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey
Children: Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18
Pets: One small Jack Russell crossbreed dog
Salary: £25 gross per hour
Hours Required: 10 hours per week over 3 or 4 days, Tuesday to Friday. Flexible hours, with work to be completed by 3pm at latest
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Required, with own car

Overview

A lovely family in Thames Ditton, Surrey, is looking for an experienced, proactive and reliable Part-Time Housekeeper to help keep their busy family home clean, organised and running smoothly.

The family lives in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, open-plan home with two teenage children and a much-loved small dog. The household is friendly, relaxed and informal, although there are some valuable furnishings and antiques that require careful attention.

The family is particularly keen to find someone who takes genuine pride in their work, thinks ahead and anticipates what needs doing without constant direction. Excellent laundry and ironing skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain an organised cleaning routine are especially important.

The position offers 10 hours per week, spread across three or four days between Tuesday and Friday. There is flexibility around the working pattern, provided the hours are completed by 3pm.

This is a lovely opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised Housekeeper who enjoys working independently and making a positive difference to a busy family home.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping and Cleaning

• General cleaning and upkeep of the home to a consistently high standard.
• Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas.
• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and polishing surfaces.
• Taking particular care when cleaning valuable furniture, antiques and delicate items.
• Establishing and maintaining a regular cleaning rota for periodic tasks, including skirting boards, woodwork and fridge cleaning.
• Ensuring the home remains tidy, welcoming and well organised.

Laundry and Ironing

• Managing household laundry, including washing, drying, folding and putting clothes away.
• Ironing clothing and household linens
• Changing bed linen and keeping bedrooms fresh and tidy.
• Anticipating laundry requirements and ensuring washing and ironing are kept on top of.

Household Organisation

• Monitoring household cleaning products and supplies, advising when items need replenishing.
• Maintaining an organised and efficient approach to household tasks.
• Occasionally assisting with small errands, such as dropping items at charity shops.
• Taking initiative and identifying tasks that need attention without being prompted.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeper in a private household.
• Excellent cleaning, laundry and ironing skills.
• A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to care for delicate furnishings and antiques.
• Someone who thinks ahead, prioritises effectively and works independently.
• A positive, energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• A genuine love of dogs and confidence around a small, occasionally nervous dog.
• Reliable, trustworthy and respectful of the family's privacy.
• A driver with their own car.

Benefits

• Flexible working pattern across three or four days.
• Friendly, welcoming and positive family environment.
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of household routines.

About HomeOrganisers Limited

HomeOrganisers Limited is an established domestic staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of professional household staff for private families across London, Surrey and the Home Counties.

We pride ourselves on matching experienced candidates with families where they can build positive, long-term working relationships.