PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER

A warm, welcoming, and wonderfully animal-loving private client based in the charming village of Great Bentley is seeking an experienced, reliable, and thoroughly pet-friendly Part-Time Housekeeper to join their household and become a trusted and valued presence in their home. Great Bentley is a picturesque and quintessentially English village in the heart of the Essex countryside, surrounded by beautiful open landscapes and offering a wonderfully peaceful and characterful working environment. The household is a lively, joyful, and animal-filled home — and for the right person, working here will be an absolute delight.

Needless to say, the ideal candidate will be a genuine animal lover with no allergies, who feels completely at home in a pet-filled environment and who brings warmth and enthusiasm to everything they do. The household is rich with personality, character, and life — and it calls for a housekeeper who is equally full of warmth, initiative, and a genuine love of their work.

Given the rural nature of Great Bentley and the limited public transport connections to the village, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are strongly recommended for this role. The commute is straightforward by car, and the ability to drive independently makes the arrangement significantly more practical and sustainable for the successful candidate.

The role encompasses the full standard spectrum of private housekeeping responsibilities — from daily and deep cleaning of all actively used areas, the meticulous upkeep of surfaces, shelving, and display pieces including delicate crystals and fine objects, through to the thorough cleaning and dusting of shutters, blinds, and all hard-to-reach areas that accumulate dust over time. The household requires someone who is meticulous, proactive, and thoroughly attentive to detail — someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining a beautifully clean and well-ordered home and who does not need to be asked twice.

Type

Part-Time | Live-Out | Self-Employed

Working Days

2 full days per week; flexible on which days, to be agreed with the successful candidate

Working Hours

8–9 hours per day | 16–18 hours per week

Language

English

Salary

£20–£25 per hour gross

Location

Great Bentley, Colchester

Pets

Dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits

Cooking

Not required

Driving Licence

Strongly recommended; rural location with limited public transport

Employment Basis

Self-Employed

Starting Date

ASAP

Duties Include

Delivering meticulous daily and deep cleaning throughout all actively used areas of the property — including the living room, hallway, kitchen, and all associated spaces — maintaining an absolutely spotless and consistently high standard throughout

Thorough cleaning and dusting of all surfaces, display areas, shelving units, and cabinets — with specialist care and attention given to delicate items including crystals, fine objects, and decorative pieces

Careful cleaning and dusting of all shutters, blinds, and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring these spaces are kept consistently clean and free from dust accumulation

Managing all laundry and ironing as required, ensuring all clothing and household linen is cared for and presented to a high standard

Maintaining the overall cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of the home to a consistently high standard throughout each visit

Occasional pet-related assistance when the client is out — including letting the dogs out as and when required during the working day

Occasional assistance with pet-related appointments and errands — including accompanying animals to veterinary or grooming appointments when needed

General household organisation and upkeep, maintaining order and attending to all day-to-day requirements of the residence

Minimal Requirements

5 or more years of private Housekeeper experience

Two excellent, checkable references from previous private employers

Genuine animal lover with no allergies

Conversational English

Valid right to work in the United Kingdom

Driving licence

DBS check

If you are personally interested in this Housekeeper job or are aware of another professional Housekeeper who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via our website or email us directly daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk