Role: Live-out Housekeeper

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Morning Housekeeper to join a vibrant family in their large household. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, from managing morning routines and laundry to assisting with breakfast preparations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a small team, ensuring the household runs smoothly. With guaranteed time off during school holidays, this position offers a fantastic work-life balance. If you have a passion for housekeeping and experience in a private household, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed time off during school holidays

Flexible working hours

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a housekeeper in a private household.
• Ability to manage laundry and care for fine fabrics.
• Fluency in English and valid DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage morning housekeeping duties including breakfast clearing and bed making.
• Handle laundry tasks including ironing and wardrobe management.
• Assist in simple kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry Management

Teamwork

Basic Cooking Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Valid DBS Check

Fluent in English

3-5 Years Housekeeping Experience

Job description

A great Family are seeking an active, flexible and responsible Morning Housekeeper for their large household in Ladbroke Grove, London Kensington

Looking after a Family of 5 (with 3 older kids), you will work alongside a full-time housekeeper and work well as a team, to ensure all goes smoothly

Morning Housekeeping duties will include clearing breakfast, ensuring the children leave with correct kits/bags for school, making-up beds and changing bedlinen, hoovering, dusting, cleaning floors & detailed bathroom cleaning

Laundry duties will include hand-washing, ironing, wardrobe management, and care for cashmere knits, silks, cottons & fine fabrics. Candidates should be skilled handling a substantial wardrobe of clothing

Ideally you should also be confident in the kitchen and able to help with simple breakfast preparations

This is a Monday-Friday role, and candidates will be expected to work 7am-12pm

The Family travel during school holidays so Christmas and Summer are guaranteed times off!

Candidates will be self-motivated, able to work as part of a small team, and be happy in an active role

To apply for this role you must;

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid passport
• Be fluent in the English Language
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 3-5 years experience working as a Housekeeper within a private household

To apply for the position please send your CV to [e-mail]