TEMPORARY ALL-ROUNDER HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED IN NORTH HAMPSHIRE - 19 London : Job Details

Location: Plastow Green, North Hampshire

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Salary: £25 per hour

Status: Live-in

We have a fantastic temporary opportunity available for a dedicated All-rounder Housekeeper with a positive, can-do attitude to work for a lovely elderly couple in their family home in North Hampshire. The contract will be for approximately 4 weeks, starting on the 3rd of January. Working alongside other household staff, you will be responsible for assisting with the daily cleaning and upkeep of the home.

You will have good knowledge of cleaning and laundry products and know how to care for fine furnishings and fabrics. Flexible in your approach, you will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to preempt needs, ensuring that the principals’ expectations are exceeded. Duties will include laundry care, running errands and shopping, as well as cooking breakfast, lunch and a light dinner for the principals. They do occasionally have guests over, so someone who is a confident cook would be ideal.

The ideal candidate will be mature, attentive, well-presented and have a strong work ethic as well as being very friendly and personable, whilst still remaining discreet and boundaried. Working days would be Thursday - Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off, around 8 hours a day. Accommodation is provided on the premises in a separate cottage. The ideal candidate would need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have their own vehicle.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assisting with housekeeping duties
• Daily meal preparation for the family
• Laundry and ironing
• Grocery shopping
• Ad-hoc duties
• Ensure the smooth running of the household

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 5 years of Housekeeper experience in a private household
• Fluency in English both spoken and written
• Hardworking and dedicated
• High attention to detail
• Flexibility with hours and duties
• Valid UK driving licence & own vehicle
• The right to live and work in the UK
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Excellent checkable references