Part Time Housekeeper, ASAP start

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Abbotsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony at Home Limited in Abbotsley is seeking a reliable housekeeper to help run a busy family home. The role includes laundry, changing beds, dusting, organisation and occasional ironing. Driving is preferred and the candidate should be proactive, organized and detail‑oriented.

The position offers 6 hours per week across 2 or 3 days, with pay at £20 gross per hour. DBS on update service is required; driving is a plus and the role is permanent, ideally self-employed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience as a housekeeper or in a family home.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service required.

Responsibilities

• Laundry, washing, folding and putting clothes away.
• Changing beds and keeping bedrooms tidy.
• Dusting and general housekeeping.
• Organising and tidying cupboards and living spaces.
• Helping keep the house clean, organised and running smoothly.
• Occasional ironing and other household tasks.

Job description

A friendly, welcoming family based in Abbotsley, near St Neots, is looking for a reliable, hardworking and trustworthy housekeeper to help keep their busy family home running smoothly. They’re looking for someone who enjoys looking after a home, has great attention to detail and takes pride in their work. The role will include – Laundry, washing, folding and putting clothes away – Changing beds and keeping bedrooms tidy – Dusting and general housekeeping – Organising and tidying cupboards and living spaces – Helping keep the house clean, organised and running smoothly – Occasional ironing and other household tasks

The ideal candidate will be: Friendly, reliable and trustworthy – Proactive and happy to use their initiative – Organized with excellent attention to detail – Experienced in housekeeping or looking after a family home – Comfortable working independently.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone looking for a regular, flexible housekeeping role with a friendly family.

Location of the job: Abbotsley
Minimum experience Level for this job: Minimum 2 years’ proven experience of being a housekeeper
Details of any training needed for this job: enhanced DBS on the update service.
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: None specified
Hours of work: 6hrs per week over 2 or 3 days
Days required: Any 2 or 3 days
Driving required: Yes
Job Start Date: ASAP/ once the right person has been found
Salary – £20 gross per hour
This is a permanent job. Ideally offered on a self employed basis.

For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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