Temp Live-in Housekeeper

Exclusive Household Staff; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family near Lewes is looking for a Temporary Live-in Housekeeper to manage their household, assist with cleaning, and ensure smooth operations. The family requires someone child and pet friendly, flexible to work weekends, and experienced in handling busy environments. Accommodation provided.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation provided

Car for work purposes

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in managing a busy family household.
• Confident with hands-on housekeeping tasks.
• Trustworthy with a sunny disposition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the property and manage maintenance issues.
• Perform all housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, and wardrobe management.
• Maintain stocks of groceries and supplies.

Skills

Management of property

Hands-on housekeeping

Child-friendly

Pet-friendly

Time management

Job description

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Our client, with a substantial residence close to Lewes in Sussex, is seeking a Temporary Live-in Housekeeper to assist with the smooth running of their busy family household. This residence is primarily used at weekends only so it is imperative that candidates applying can offer flexibility to work during these times.

The residence consists of 10 ensuite bedrooms (4 are used usually) as well as 2 further guest bathrooms. The family is made up of 2 adults and 3 children (age 11, 12 and 14) as well as a friendly cat and 3 dogs, so any candidate applying must be child and pet friendly.

There is a part-time Cleaner who comes in 3 days per week.

Duties include:

• Management of the day-to-day running of the property – reporting any maintenance issues, organising and management of contractors etc,basic household admin, running errands
• All aspects of hands-on housekeeping, including vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and polishing
• Laundry and ironing
• Wardrobe management
• Maintaining stocks of groceries/any other supplies

The ideal candidate would be highly experienced and hands-on, confident with managing a large and busy family household. Must be friendly, trustworthy, and smiley with a calm, sunny disposition.

Driver would be essential – there is a car provided for work purposes.

Accommodation : 2-bedroom maisonette with bathroom, living room, kitchen, and utility room – currently unfurnished but furniture can be organised if needed.

Working days/hours : 5 days per week with 2 days off during the week – occasional weekends off when the family are away. It is imperative candidates applying are confident managing their own time