Temp Live-in Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Temporary Live-in Housekeeper to support a busy family household near Lewes. This role involves hands-on housekeeping, managing daily operations, and ensuring a welcoming environment for both family and pets. The ideal candidate will be experienced, trustworthy, and capable of managing their own time effectively. With flexible working hours and the opportunity to live on-site, this position is perfect for someone who enjoys a dynamic family setting and is ready to contribute to a harmonious home life.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Use of car for work purposes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing a busy family household.
• Ability to perform various housekeeping tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the household, including maintenance and errands.
• Perform all aspects of hands-on housekeeping, such as cleaning and laundry.

Skills

Housekeeping

Child and Pet Friendly

Time Management

Basic Household Administration

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