Job Description for Housekeeper - Part-Time - Maidenhead, Berkshire
Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Job Ref: DB1079
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Children: No children living at home
Pets: None
Salary: £22-£25 per hour, depending on experience
Hours Required: 15 hours per week. Family is open to which days and timings.
Start Date: 1 December 2026
Driver: Essential, with own car required for occasional errands
Overview
Our clients, a retired couple living in Maidenhead, Berkshire, are seeking an experienced, reliable and personable Housekeeper to help maintain their five-bedroom home.
The property comprises five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms and a large kitchen. There is also a medium-sized garden, which is maintained by a gardener who attends once a week. The couple are home most days and have no pets.
Having employed their current Housekeeper for 18 years, the family are now looking for someone to take over this long-standing position.
This is a permanent, part-time role requiring 15 hours per week, with flexibility regarding working days and times. Occasional evening or weekend availability would be appreciated, by prior arrangement.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Housekeeper who takes genuine pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and is confident caring for valuable furnishings and delicate household possessions.
The clients are looking for someone who is happy to work independently, can take direction when required and is equally comfortable offering their own knowledge and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping and Cleaning
General cleaning and upkeep of the home to a consistently high standard.
Dusting, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning all living areas.
Thorough cleaning of bathrooms, bedrooms and the kitchen.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised household.
Periodic deep cleaning and seasonal cleaning tasks as agreed.
Laundry and Wardrobe Care
Washing, drying, folding and putting away personal laundry.
Ironing clothing as required.
Changing bed linen and maintaining tidy, well-presented bedrooms.
Please note that household linens are professionally outsourced.
Care of Furniture and Household Items
Careful cleaning and polishing of wooden furniture.
Polishing and maintaining silverware.
Appropriate care and cleaning of leather furniture.
Ensuring delicate and valuable household possessions are handled and maintained correctly.
Household Organisation and Errands
Helping to maintain an organised and efficiently run home.
Occasional light shopping and household errands.
Posting parcels and collecting items when required.
Identifying areas that may require additional cleaning or attention.
Requirements
Previous professional housekeeping experience within private households.
Excellent cleaning standards and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge and experience of caring for fine furniture, silver and delicate household possessions.
Knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods and products, with a preference for gentler, less chemical-based alternatives wherever practical, while being happy to use conventional cleaning products when necessary.
Reliable, trustworthy, discreet and punctual.
Friendly, personable and professional manner.
Well-organised, with excellent time management skills.
Able to work independently and use initiative.
Happy to follow instructions while also contributing their own expertise.
Flexible and willing to assist with occasional additional duties.
Full driving licence and access to own car for occasional errands.
Excellent, checkable references from previous employers.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate of £22-£25, depending on experience.
Permanent, long-term position.
15 hours per week
Opportunity to work for an established household with a history of long-term staff employment.
Mileage reimbursement at 55p per mile for agreed household errands.
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