Part time Housekeeper

HomeOrganisers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a reliable, experienced part-time housekeeper for a permanent role in a family home. The position offers 15-20 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling; responsibilities include housekeeping, cooking, and pet care as needed. Ideal candidates should have a calm demeanor, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Long-term, permanent position

Calm working environment

No travel or driving required

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar housekeeper role in a private household.
• Fluent in English and capable of flexible scheduling.
• Must obtain enhanced DBS background check.

Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping duties including cleaning all rooms and bathrooms.
• Preparing healthy meals and basic grocery shopping.
• Maintaining a tidy and organized household environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cooking

Reliability

Proactivity

Gentle nature

Communication (English)

Job description

Job Description for Housekeeper based in Richmond, Greater London

Position: Permanent

Job Reference: DB892

Job Title: Part-Time Housekeeper

Location: Richmond, Greater London

Number of Children: 4 children aged between 10 and 19

Pets: One spaniel dog

Salary: £20 to £21 gross per hour (dependent on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours Required: 15 - 20 hours per week. Ideally on 3 out 4 of the following days - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Saturdays are alternate, as the children and dog are only there every other week.

Driver: Not required

Summary

An experienced and discreet part-time housekeeper is sought for a permanent role in a well-maintained 4-bedroom townhouse in West London. This is a daily (live-out) position offering approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling. The ideal candidate will be reliable, thorough, and able to adapt to the natural rhythm of a shared-parenting household, where children are present only part of the time. A calm, capable presence is essential, especially during busier family weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping duties including cleaning all interior rooms and bathrooms
• Preparing and cooking healthy, fresh meals for the family
• Basic grocery shopping, as needed
• Occasional dog walking (when the dog is in residence)
• Maintaining a calm, tidy and well-organised household environment
• Supporting the family by adjusting hours slightly in busier weeks (when children are home)

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar housekeeper role within a private household
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high standards of cleanliness
• Confident home cook who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals
• Discreet and respectful, with a "light touch" approach to household presence
• Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive with good judgment
• Gentle and supportive nature, particularly when children or pets are present
• Fluent English speaker
• Must live within easy reach of the property (daily commute)
• Willing to be flexible with weekly scheduling depending on family needs
• Valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• At least two recent, contactable references

Benefits

• Long-term, permanent position with a respectful and welcoming household
• Calm, well-organised working environment in a 4-storey townhouse
• No travel or driving required
• Opportunity to work in a high-quality private home without childcare as a primary duty

This job is posted by HomeOrganisers Limited. We are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position.

To apply, you must have (or be willing to obtain):

• An up-to-date enhanced DBS
• At least two professional references from your most recent employers that are contactable

Apply for this job

Please quote job reference number DB892 in your application.

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