Live-out Housekeeper based in Chelsea – Start ASAP

An experienced Housekeeper is required to look after a five-bedroom property in the heart of Chelsea.

The role will include housekeeping duties such as household management and organisation, daily cleaning and tidying, deep cleaning, and keeping on top of all laundry. A driver is not essential and holiday travel will rarely be required.

Additional specifics listed below.

Housekeeping

• General household cleaning and tidying (keeping the home well-kept, neat, and organised)
• Daily cleaning of the kitchen and bathrooms and maintaining living spaces
• Deep cleaning (incl. frequent cleaning of the ovens etc.)
• Making and changing all beds within the home
• All hoovering, dusting and polishing furniture and décor
• Cleaning the inside of windows

Laundry

• Assuming full charge of household laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management
• Having knowledge of a wide range of textiles and their specific care instructions
• Mending clothing (tears, buttons, hems) and sewing children’s name tapes
• Hand washing and handling stain removal
• Familiarity with eco-friendly, non-toxic cleansers and detergent

Household Management/General

• Purchasing and re-ordering housekeeping and laundry supplies
• House management (liaising with the family PA regarding all property maintenance)
• Running errands (post office, dry cleaning, etc.)
• Organising the home (creating, labelling, and maintaining effective cupboard systems, etc.)
• Answering the door and receiving deliveries
• Watering household plants and flower arranging
• Occasional dog walking (the family employ a dog walker)
• Packing overnight bags for weekends away and/or holidays
• Infrequent evening babysitting (always agreed in advance)
• Infrequently accompanying the family on holidays (always agreed in advance)

The family are looking for a professional, discreet, energetic, and proactive housekeeper, with significant experience. The right candidate will have a can-do attitude and great initiative.

Please see further details below:

Position:               Permanent

Start:                     Immediately

Hours:                   Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:00

Salary:                   £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Please get in touch with your updated CV if you are interested in this position.