Live-In Private Home Housekeeper - Flexible Hours

Harmony at Home Limited; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony at Home Limited in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, seeks a live-in housekeeper to manage daily household duties and become part of the family. The role is Monday–Friday or a 5-day option including weekends, with flexible hours and overtime paid.

You will have private annexe accommodation with kitchen and en suite, meals provided, and duty mileage paid. A valid UK driving licence and DBS/First Aid qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a high-end private household.
• Ability to manage multiple housekeeping tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Basic cooking skills to prepare nutritious meals for children.
• Fluent English and full right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (update) and Paediatric First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping to a high standard, including deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms and kitchens.
• Manage laundry and ironing; keep clothes and linens clean and organized.
• Regularly launder and change household bedding.
• Prepare light meals for children and occasionally for parents.
• Ensure children have uniforms, sports kits, and other items ready for the next day.
• Receive deliveries and liaise with contractors as required.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning products and replenish as needed.
• Order groceries online and put away deliveries.
• Undertake ad hoc household duties to smooth operation.
• Run errands as required (post office, dry cleaner).
• Be a personable, proactive member of the home.

Skills

Fluent English

Reliable

Discreet

Job description

Harmony at Home Limited in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, seeks a live-in housekeeper to manage daily household duties and become part of the family. The role is Monday–Friday or a 5-day option including weekends, with flexible hours and overtime paid.

You will have private annexe accommodation with kitchen and en suite, meals provided, and duty mileage paid. A valid UK driving licence and DBS/First Aid qualifications are required.