Part Time, Live Out, Housekeeper, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Harmony at Home Nanny Agency; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family based in Berkhamsted is seeking an experienced housekeeper to ensure the smooth running of their home. The role includes cleaning, cooking, and occasional childcare, offering a salary of £16,640 per annum for 16 hours a week. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of housekeeping experience, necessary certifications, and be a team player engaging positively with family dynamics. Additional paid childcare hours may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional experience in housekeeping or similar role.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.
• Requires a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Clean all rooms to a high standard.
• Organise the home and manage family laundry.
• Prepare healthy family meals and packed lunches.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Childcare

Teamwork

Job description

A warm and professional family of four based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced and dependable housekeeper to support the smooth running of their home. They have two children: a little girl aged six and her brother who is aged two.

Although this is mainly a housekeeping role, someone who enjoys being around children and is happy to play the occasional game or carry out the school pick up would be a lovely fit. Additional paid hours for overtime or evening babysitting may be available by mutual agreement. The children’s Grandmother works alongside the family for school runs and childcare, so a team player is essential.

The hours of the role are Monday-Thursday, 15:00-19:00 (16 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Cleaning all rooms to a high standard
• General tidying and organising throughout the home, with a daily reset of the kitchen, playroom, etc
• Family laundry (clothes and bedding) and ironing
• Changing beds regularly
• Putting away household shopping
• Preparing and cooking healthy and nutritious family meals, following an agreed menu plan and observing any dietary requirements
• Preparing packed lunches if required

A duty car is available for school runs and errands when required.

The family hopes to find someone who can use their initiative, is warm, trustworthy, and kind—someone who enjoys children and will bring a positive, supportive energy to their home.

If this role sounds like a great match for you, please apply below.

Job details

• Location of the job: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
• Minimum experience Level: Two years
• Training needed: Enhanced DBS (update) and 12 hour Paediatric First Aid
• Qualifications required: None, but experience essential
• Days and hours of work: Monday – Thursday, 15:00-19:00 (16 hours/week)
• Pets in the home: No
• Job Start Date: January 2026
• Pay: £16,640 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £20 gross/hour
• This is a permanent job

Contact information

• Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Hertfordshire
• Contact details: Jo – 01707-442240 / [e-mail]
• Job ID code: 866318
• Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’ button.

Requirements

• Up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate registered on the update service
• 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Minimum of two professional referees, including current or last employer, both immediately contactable
• Recommended personal insurance
• Registration interviews and right to work checks usually in person; video call registrations and digital checks may be considered in certain circumstances

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