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Perfect Household Staff Ltd; Overton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PHS Job 3615 in Overton, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, is seeking a reliable Housekeeper Cook to join a private family on a permanent, part-time basis. The role covers general cleaning, laundry, ironing, and preparing simple evening meals for four, with friendly pets in a rural setting.

You must have a full UK driving licence, be able to work self-employed, and enjoy a discreet, professional approach. Hours are 12 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with flexible scheduling and a

Qualifications

• Previous private household or professional housekeeping experience preferred.
• Confident preparing simple family meals.
• Genuine love of and confidence around dogs and cats.
• Experience using eco-friendly cleaning products would be advantageous.
• Professional, discreet, reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to work independently and manage household duties efficiently.
• Full driving licence and own car essential due to the rural location and lack of public transport.
• Willing to work on a self-employed basis.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Excellent checkable references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the household to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
• Carry out general cleaning, tidying and household organisation.
• Complete laundry and ironing.
• Prepare simple evening meals for a family of four.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised following meal preparation.
• Use eco-friendly cleaning products in accordance with the family's preferences.
• Assist with general household duties as required.
• Provide minimal care for the family's pets.
• Clean the cats' litter trays.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Laundry & ironing

Pet care

Driving

Job description

PHS Job 3615, Permanent Part-Time Live-Out Housekeeper/Cook Job in Overton, near Basingstoke, Hampsh

PART-TIME PERMANENT HOUSEKEEPER COOK OVERTON | BASINGSTOKE | HAMPSHIRE | GB Salary: £23–£25 Gross per Hour, depending on experience PHS Job 3615 A welcoming private household in Overton, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Housekeeper Cook to join their household on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, warm and capable professional who enjoys working in a family environment and takes pride in maintaining a home to a high standard. The position is based in a rural area, so a full driving licence and access to a car are essential. The successful candidate will work three days per week, specifically Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, for a total of 12 hours per week. The hours are flexible across these days. The role will primarily involve general housekeeping, laundry and ironing, alongside preparing simple evening meals for a family of four. The household consists of two adults and four teenage children, so the successful candidate should be comfortable working around a busy family home and have a natural affinity with children. The family also has an elderly Labrador who is extremely friendly and very low-maintenance, as well as two cats. Pet care is minimal and will mainly involve keeping their food and water topped up and cleaning the cats' litter trays. The family prefers to use eco-friendly cleaning products, so previous experience working with environmentally conscious cleaning methods would be advantageous. They are looking for someone who is personable, discreet and respectful of the family's privacy, with a calm and considerate approach to working within the home. Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Working Hours: 12 hours per week, flexible across the three days Salary: £23–£25 gross per hour Start Date: As soon as possible Language: English Location: Overton, Basingstoke, Hampshire, GB Driving Licence: Full driving licence and own car essential Employment Basis: Self-employed Main Duties of the Housekeeper Cook: Maintain the household to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation. Carry out general cleaning, tidying and household organisation. Complete laundry and ironing. Prepare simple evening meals for a family of four. Keep the kitchen clean and organised following meal preparation. Use eco-friendly cleaning products in accordance with the family's preferences. Assist with general household duties as required. Provide minimal care for the family's pets, including topping up food and water for the Labrador and two cats. Clean the cats' litter trays. Work respectfully and discreetly within a busy family household. Requirements for this Housekeeper Cook job: Previous private household or professional housekeeping experience preferred. Confident preparing simple family meals. Genuine love of and confidence around dogs and cats. Experience using eco-friendly cleaning products would be advantageous. Professional, discreet, reliable and trustworthy. Able to work independently and manage household duties efficiently. Full driving licence and own car essential due to the rural location and lack of public transport. Willing to work on a self-employed basis. Eligible to work in the UK. Excellent checkable references.