Job Description
Job Description Shenley, very close to North London/ Central London We are looking for a live in housekeeper (with some minimal babysitting duties) for a lovely client of ours. The family live in a large 5-bedroom property in the village of Shenley. The village is close to North London and also 14 miles from Central London with train links to King Cross etc. Also, there is a bus stop right outside their road that takes you either to Radlett or to Borehamwood train station which are both 5 min away. The family is composed of Mum, Dad and 3 children aged 7, 11 and 13. They also have 3 small dogs – a Shih Tzu and two Cavapoo. The house is a busy home, with lots of people coming and going and also guests etc but it’s a fun home and environment to be in. They are looking for a housekeeper not only to assist them with the household duties, but to also be a part of their home and family, someone who is looking to stay long term. They would also consider employing two Housekeepers or a full time Housekeeper and a weekend Housekeeper. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Keep all rooms vacuumed, dusted, clean and tidy at all times Maintain the laundry and ironing Change all bed linen, towels etc Babysitting when needed – minimal Cooking – basic. If you can help prepare basic dinner for the kids (things like pasta etc) this would be great. If you can cook more than basic, that’s amazing but not essential. Receive deliveries and deal with contractors Help when the family is entertaining (prepare things, clear up afterwards etc) In the summer the family spends a lot of time outside in the garden and at the swimming pool so make sure you change/ wash the swimming pool towels, etc Feed the 3 small dogs and let them out in the garden. Dad usually walks them. Any other duties as needed Working days and hours: ideally 6 days a week, 7am to 7:30pm/ 8pm with breaks. Mon to Sat. The family will however definitely consider someone Mon to Fri only or someone for 5.5 days a week so please apply if keen and discuss with the agency. Accommodation for the HK would be own room and bathroom on the top floor. Driving is not essential. Their last housekeeper has been with them for 3 years and highly recommends them. Start: ASAP Requirements They are looking for someone with previous housekeeping experience in a private household Someone lovely and friendly, smiley with a cheerful personality, happy to work in a household with children and also to be part of the family Someone who can work on their own initiative and who will hit the ground running/ who will help run the house Benefits Approx 50k-55k gross per annum (possibly a bit more) depending on experience Requirements They are looking for someone with previous housekeeping experience Someone lovely and friendly, smiley with a cheerful personality, happy to work in a household where the client does not reside all the time and also to be part of the family Someone who can work on their own initiative and who will hit the ground running/ who will help run the house