Housekeeper / Family Assistant – Chelsea, London

Job Description for Private Housekeeper / Family Assistant – Chelsea, London

Position

Permanent

Job Reference

DB1012

Job Title

Private Housekeeper / Family Assistant

Location

Chelsea, London

Children

One young child

Pets

Two small dogs

Salary

Circa £25 gross per hour, depending on experience

Hours Required

Approximately 18–20 hours per week across 4 weekdays

Start Date

ASAP

Driver

Preferred but not essential

Overview

A professional family based in Chelsea is seeking an experienced, proactive and capable Private Housekeeper / Family Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of their home.

This is a housekeeping-led role suited to someone who enjoys helping a busy household stay well-organised, calm and efficiently run. The family is looking for a reliable, professional candidate who takes genuine pride in maintaining high household standards and who uses initiative and anticipates day-to-day household needs.

The role will involve hands-on housekeeping, laundry, household organisation, errands and general family support. The successful candidate should be comfortable working within a family home environment with a young child and two small dogs.

The family would particularly value someone calm, sensible, and dependable who genuinely enjoys supporting a busy family life and is confident in taking ownership of their responsibilities once familiar with the household.

Key Responsibilities

• High-standard housekeeping and detailed cleaning
• Laundry, ironing and wardrobe care
• Maintaining beautifully presented living spaces
• Household organisation and general upkeep
• Grocery shopping and household errands
• Monitoring household supplies and replenishment needs
• Managing deliveries and helping the home run smoothly day to day
• Keeping kitchen and household areas clean, tidy and organised
• Occasional light food preparation
• Occasional dog walking when required
• Occasional supervision of the family’s young child when needed
• General support to help the household remain calm, organised and well run

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a high-standard private household
• Strong housekeeping skills and excellent attention to detail
• Organised, practical and proactive approach
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Calm, reliable and professional manner
• Good judgement and common sense
• Comfortable around young children and dogs
• Good spoken English
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Long-term part-time role within a lovely private household
• Competitive hourly rate
• Stable and respectful working environment

About HomeOrganisers Limited

HomeOrganisers Limited is a professional household staffing agency established in 1970, placing high-quality housekeepers, nannies, companions and domestic staff with private households across Surrey, London and the Home Counties.

HomeOrganisers Limited is acting as an employment agency for this position.

Application Process

If you are an experienced Private Housekeeper / Family Assistant seeking a long-term part-time role within a private household, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further.