A professional and friendly family is looking for an organised and proactive part-time, live-out housekeeper to help manage their modern home in Tring, Hertfordshire.
You will be working alongside Dad, who cares for his two children—aged 16 and 14—half of the time. You should also be a pet lover, as there are two dogs and two cats in the home; however, no pet care will be required.
This position is ideal for someone who is organised, reliable, and committed to maintaining a high standard of care within a friendly and relaxed household.
The family requires support on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for five hours each day. A schedule such as 10.00–15.00 would be ideal.
The main responsibilities are to include:
• Cooking a simple family friendly meal
• Cleaning all rooms required to a high standard
• All laundry, including towels and bedding
• Regular bed changing
• Keeping the kitchen tidy and organised, emptying the dishwasher, bins, etc
• Resetting the bathrooms
• Keeping cupboards organised
Organising groceries and household supplies
• Receiving deliveries
• Performing other ad hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the household
The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous experience working as a housekeeper
• Fluency in English and full rights to work in the UK
• A hardworking, proactive, and highly organised approach
• Strong communication skills
• Trustworthiness, reliability, and discretion
• Empathy and a caring nature
• Excellent, checkable references
• Their own fully insured car, with a clean driving licence (duty mileage to be paid)
If this sounds like a role you would enjoy and excel in, please apply below.
Location of the job: Tring, Hertfordshire
Minimum experience Level for this job: Two years
Details of any training needed for this job: Enhanced DBS (update) and First Aid
Details of any qualifications needed for this job: None, but proven experience essential
Days and Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00-15.00 (15 hours/week)
Pets in the home: Two dogs and two cats
Driving required: Yes – own fully insured car required. Duty mileage will be paid
Pay: £14,820 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £19 gross per hour
Job Start Date: ASAP
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: 864397
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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