Housekeeper - Part-Time - Weybridge, Surrey

HomeOrganisers Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

HomeOrganisers Ltd is seeking an experienced Housekeeper for a busy family home in Weybridge, Surrey. The role focuses on day-to-day upkeep, laundry and ironing, with some light food preparation. 8 hours per week across two mornings, ASAP start.

The family already has a weekly deeper clean and does not require a driver. You should be organised, proactive and discreet, comfortable around cats, and enjoy working in a family environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper in a private household.
• Confident with laundry and ironing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet.
• Friendly and comfortable working in a family home.
• Comfortable around cats.
• Good spoken English.
• Driver not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home tidy, organised and well maintained.
• Tidy and clean the kitchen, especially after breakfast.
• Manage household laundry including sorting, washing, ironing and folding.
• Organise wardrobes and clothing; keep belongings in order.
• Organise kitchen cupboards, drawers and utility room.
• Maintain overall household organisation and supplies.
• Assist with weekly meal planning and shopping lists.
• Some light food preparation for family meals.
• Collaborate with the existing weekly cleaner to ensure smooth running.
• Assist with other reasonable household tasks as required.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry & ironing

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Discretion & reliability

English speaking

Cat-friendly

Job description

Overview

A family based in Weybridge, Surrey, is looking for an experienced and proactive Housekeeper to help keep their busy family home organised, tidy and running smoothly.

Position

Position: Permanent

Job Reference: DB1071

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Children: Three children, aged 16, 13 and 10

Pets: Three cats

Salary: £24-£25 gross per hour

Hours Required: 8 hours per week, preferably over two mornings

Start Date: ASAP

Driver: Not required

The family lives in a three-storey, five-bedroom Edwardian house and has three school-age children and three cats. They already employ a cleaner on a Thursday morning who carries out the deeper cleaning, so this role is focused on the day-to-day upkeep and organisation of the home, alongside laundry, ironing and some light food preparation.

The role is for 8 hours per week, ideally split across two mornings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. There may be scope for the hours to increase to three mornings per week in the future.

Both parents work, with one working from a garden office at home most days and the other usually working from home on Fridays.

The family is looking for someone experienced, reliable and trustworthy who is naturally organised and proactive and can see what needs doing without requiring lots of direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeping the home generally tidy, organised and well maintained
• Tidying and cleaning the kitchen, particularly after breakfast
• Managing household laundry, including sorting, washing, ironing, folding and putting away
• Organising wardrobes and keeping clothing and belongings in order
• Organising kitchen cupboards, drawers and the utility room
• Keeping on top of general household organisation
• Monitoring household and store cupboard supplies and noting items that need replenishing
• Helping with weekly meal planning and preparing shopping lists
• Some light food preparation for family evening meals
• Working alongside the family's existing weekly cleaner to ensure the home runs smoothly
• Helping with other reasonable household tasks as required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeper in a private household
• Confident with laundry and ironing
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet
• Friendly and comfortable working in a family home
• Comfortable around cats
• Good spoken English
• Driver not required

Benefits

• £24-£25 gross per hour
• Permanent part-time position
• Two mornings per week, with some flexibility over the days
• Potential for the role to increase to three mornings per week in the future
• Friendly family household in Weybridge
• Established weekly cleaner already in place for deeper cleaning

About HomeOrganisers

HomeOrganisers is a well-established domestic staffing agency, placing high-quality household staff with families across Surrey, London and the Home Counties.

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