Weekend Housekeeper
Overview
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Weekend Housekeeper for a beautiful private residence in Holland Park, West London.
The property is a stunning 7,000 sq ft, five-bedroom home and the successful candidate will take genuine pride in maintaining an exceptional standard throughout.
The family – a Principal and two adult children, who are largely away at university – are looking for a trusted, long-term placement with consistent weekend hours.
A love of animals is essential; the family have dogs who will need care as part of the role.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Weekend Housekeeper in Holland Park, include:
- Thorough cleaning and maintenance of all areas across the 7,000 sq ft, five-bedroom residence to an impeccably high standard
- Making beds and changing bed linens and bath towels
- Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry to the appropriate place
- Managing wardrobes and arranging dry-cleaning as required
- Cleaning interior windows, mirrors and glass surfaces
- Keeping kitchens, bathrooms and reception rooms spotless
- Caring for the family dogs, including feeding, walking and general day-to-day pet welfare
- Watering household plants
- Managing deliveries and answering the door as required
- Maintaining stock of cleaning and household supplies, notifying the Principal when items need replenishing
- Notifying the Principal promptly of anything requiring repair or attention
- Keeping patios, steps and external entrances clean and tidy
- Carrying out any other reasonable household tasks as requested by the Principal
No cooking is required.
Candidates must be/have:
- Previous experience as a housekeeper in a large private residence
- A genuine love of dogs and hands-on experience of pet care
- Trustworthy, discreet and professional at all times
- Highly organised, reliable and punctual — particularly important in a weekend role
- Energetic and physically comfortable maintaining a large property
- Attentive to detail with consistently high standards
- Proactive — able to identify what needs doing and act without being prompted
- A calm, positive presence in a family home
- Excellent references from previous private household employers
- The right to work in the UK
Hours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Hours to be discussed.
Additional weekday hours are available by negotiation.
Location
Holland Park, London.
Salary
£25 per hour.
Job ref
CP1109: Weekend Housekeeper in Holland Park, London.
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