A friendly family of three in St Albans, Hertfordshire is looking for a kind, friendly and reliable housekeeper to help keep their home running smoothly, while also supporting with after-school care for their happy and active son, aged eight.
They would like someone who can balance general housekeeping with school pick-ups, followed by caring for their son until they return from work. You will collect him from school each day and oversee any homework, as well as having plenty of fun with him.
The core working hours will be Monday to Thursday, 14.00 – 19.00 (20 hours/week). There could be some additional ad hoc hours, but these will be mutually agreed and paid as overtime.
Household responsibilities will include:
• General tidying and organising around the home
• Cleaning all rooms to a high standard
• Family laundry (clothes and bedding) and ironing
• Changing beds regularly
• Putting away household shopping
• Running errands (e.g., dry cleaning, post office)
• Preparing simple family meals using a Gusto box
• Optional – simple gardening (mowing the lawn, deadheading flowers, etc)
A driver is not essential as the school is within walking distance.
The family is hoping to find someone warm, trustworthy, and kind – someone who enjoys being around children and will bring a positive, supportive presence to 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
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 to Thursday, 14.00 – 19.00 (20 hours/week)
Pets in the home: Yes
Job Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £20,800 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £20 gross/hour
This is a permanent job
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Hertfordshire
Contact details: Jo – 01707 444240 / jo@harmonyathome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 866275
For all roles with children and the vulnerable, you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate personal insurance.
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