Live in or live out Housekeeper Job

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dedicated housekeeper in a beautifully renovated family home in Dorset. This role offers the chance to work in a friendly environment, supporting a family with three children and a pet dog. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and previous experience in housekeeping, ensuring the home remains tidy and assisting with cooking. Flexibility for occasional child minding and pet sitting is required. Join this dynamic team and make a positive impact in a busy household where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Friendly family environment

Supportive team

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Must be organized, hardworking, and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the house and outdoor areas.
• Assist with cooking simple family meals.
• Run local errands and perform ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Laundry and Fabric Care

Child Minding

Pet Sitting

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Client:

Greycoat Lumleys

Location:

Dorset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

9473339a3b03

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Live In or Live Out Housekeeper, Sherborne, Dorset

An exciting job opportunity is available for a dynamic housekeeper who can take care of a stunning, recently renovated family home in the picturesque location of Dorset. The family is extremely kind and friendly, and they have been associated with Greycoat Lumleys for quite some time. They have three children and a pet dog, and they are looking for someone who has previous experience in a similar role and possesses a positive and proactive attitude. The ideal candidate should also enjoy working in a team environment and will have the support of the live-in couple at the property. In addition to keeping the main house and outdoor areas clean and tidy, the housekeeper will be responsible for assisting with cooking the evening meal, which will be shared with the other housekeeper. The family also has a working area on the property and additional guest accommodation on-site.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Laundry, ironing and fabric care to include dry cleaning.
• Cooking simple family meals
• Provisioning for the household and any ad-hoc duties
• Running local errands
• Flexible for any child minding /pet sitting or house sitting on occasion.

This is the ideal role for a housekeeper who has a great work ethic, works to a high standard, can communicate well, can work independently and alongside others.

This is a busy home and the family requires a housekeeper who is organised, hardworking, reliable, and discreet who will respect the family's privacy.

Applicants must be a driver with their own car.

Start date: As soon as the right person is found

Working week: Monday - Friday, (Infrequent weekend work may be required from time to time)

Accommodation for Live In: 1 bedroom separate annex of the main house pets and partners will be considered