Job Description for Housekeeper - Part-Time - Purley
Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Job Ref: DB1081
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Purley, Surrey CR8
Children: No childcare responsibilities
Pets: One miniature Labradoodle
Salary: £25-£26 gross per hour, negotiable for the right candidate
Hours Required: 14 hours per week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Considerable flexibility on working days.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Driver: Essential, with own car required
Accommodation: Not applicable, live-out position
Overview
A private household in Purley is seeking an experienced, reliable and conscientious Housekeeper to help with the smooth running of a large, detached family home.
The household is looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised home and is equally happy to assist with occasional light household administration and errands.
The property is a spacious, detached three to four-bedroom home situated on a private road, with several reception rooms, a kitchen and dining area, utility room, office and bathrooms.
The position is for 14 hours per week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. However, there is considerable flexibility regarding the working days for the right candidate, although the start and finish times are less flexible. Ideally, the successful candidate would also be happy to undertake one day of office cleaning in nearby Croydon every fortnight.
The ideal candidate will be warm, friendly, trustworthy and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage their responsibilities independently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper seeking a permanent, part-time position in a private household.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping and Household Management
General cleaning and tidying throughout the property.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and household organisation.
Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas.
Managing household laundry, including washing, ironing, folding and putting away clothes.
Keeping household belongings organised and maintaining tidy living spaces.
Receiving, unpacking and putting away grocery deliveries.
Batch cooking and preparing meals as required.
Ensuring the home remains clean, organised and well-maintained.
Helping with the general day-to-day running of the household.
Light Household Administration and Errands
Collecting and dropping off dry cleaning when required.
Helping to organise occasional appointments.
Running household errands as needed.
Providing general practical and organisational support.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Housekeeper in a private household.
Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills.
Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
Confidence with simple cooking and batch cooking.
A proactive, flexible and helpful approach.
A full driving licence and own car.
Comfortable working in a household with a dog.
A warm, friendly, conscientious and trustworthy nature.
Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
Excellent references from previous employers.
Benefits
£25-£26 gross per hour, negotiable for the right candidate.
Permanent, long-term position.
Two regular working days per week.
Considerable flexibility on the choice of working days.
Friendly private household environment.
About HomeOrganisers
HomeOrganisers is an established specialist recruitment agency providing professional household staff to private families across London, Surrey and the Home Counties.
We take pride in matching experienced candidates with families where they can build positive, long-lasting working relationships.
Application Process
If you are an experienced Housekeeper who takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-organised home and enjoys providing practical household support, we would love to hear…