Job Description for Housekeeper / Family Assistant - Full-Time - Southfields, London
Position: Permanent, Live-Out
Job Ref: DB1076
Job Title: Housekeeper / Family Assistant
Location: Southfields, London SW19
Children: Two children, aged 15 and 12
Pets: Two dogs
Salary: £48,000-£50,000 gross per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10/11am-7pm
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Essential - car available for work duties
The Position
A lovely family in Southfields is seeking an experienced, warm and dependable Housekeeper / Family Assistant to take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of their home.
The position combines high-standard housekeeping, healthy family cooking, household organisation, school collections and care of the family's two dogs.
Just as importantly, the family is looking for someone kind, thoughtful and personable who enjoys providing friendly companionship and practical day-to-day support. A calm, reassuring manner, discretion and the ability to anticipate the family's needs will be particularly valued.
Duties and Responsibilities
General housekeeping, cleaning and maintaining the home to a high standard
Laundry, ironing and care of clothing and household linens
Preparing fresh, healthy family meals
Grocery shopping, household shopping and running errands
Keeping the home organised, tidy and running smoothly
Assisting with school collections and occasional family arrangements
Walking, feeding and caring for the family's two dogs
Arranging fresh flowers, caring for household plants and attending to the smaller details that make a home welcoming and beautifully presented
Providing friendly companionship and practical day-to-day support
Taking a proactive approach to household tasks and anticipating the family's needs
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a Housekeeper, Family Assistant or in a similar private household position
Excellent housekeeping and organisational skills
Confident preparing healthy, home-cooked family meals
Warm, kind, trustworthy and discreet
Naturally caring, considerate and happy to provide companionship
A calm, mature and reassuring approach
Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently
Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of household and family tasks
Fluent spoken English and excellent communication skills
Full, clean driving licence essential
Additional Information
The property is conveniently located approximately two minutes' walk uphill from Southfields Underground Station. Driveway parking is also available for candidates travelling by car.
This is a permanent, employed position offering the opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of a welcoming family household.
The family is looking for someone who will bring genuine warmth, reliability and a positive attitude, alongside the experience and practical skills needed to keep their home running smoothly.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Housekeeper / Family Assistant and feel you would be a good fit for this position, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, quoting Job Reference DB1076 .
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches the position's requirements.
About Home Organisers
Home Organisers is an established, independent domestic staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of experienced household staff for private families across London, Surrey and the Home Counties.
We pride ourselves on our personal, professional approach, taking the time to understand both our clients' requirements and our candidates' experience to create successful, long-term placements.
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