Part Time, Live Out, Housekeeper, St Albans, Hertfordshire - 883255

A warm and professional family of four in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced and reliable housekeeper to support the smooth day-to-day running of their home. The family has two young boys, aged five and two.

The position is Monday to Friday, four hours per day (20 hours per week). The exact working hours can be agreed mutually to suit both the family and the successful candidate, although a schedule of approximately 08.00-12.00 would be ideal.

The family already has a weekly cleaner, so the housekeeper’s role will be to keep the home tidy, organised, and running smoothly between cleaning visits.

Responsibilities will include

• Maintaining a tidy and well-organised home, including a daily reset of the kitchen, bedrooms, and living spaces
• Taking care of the family’s laundry, including washing, ironing, and bed linen
• Changing bed linen regularly
• Unpacking and putting away grocery deliveries and household shopping
• Planning, preparing, and cooking healthy, nutritious family meals according to an agreed menu and any dietary requirements
• Carrying out occasional household errands, such as trips to the post office or dry cleaners

A full driving licence and your own car would be advantageous, as some driving will be required. Mileage incurred while carrying out duties will be reimbursed.

The family is looking for someone who is proactive, trustworthy, kind, and dependable. Ideally, they would love to find a housekeeper who is naturally warm, enjoys being around children, and will become a positive and supportive presence in their home.

If this role sounds like a great match for you, please apply below.

Location of the job

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Minimum experience

Level for this job

Two years of experience in a private household

Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS (update) and 12 hour Paediatric First Aid

Details of any qualifications needed for this job: None, but experience essential

Days and hours of work

Monday-Friday, 4 hours/day, 20 hours/week

Pets in the home

No

Job Start Date

ASAP

Pay

£19,760 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £19 gross per hour

This is a permanent job