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Live-in Housekeeper DB866

HomeOrganisers
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LT, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exceptional Live-in Housekeeper position is available for a family in Oxshott, Surrey, with a salary of £45,000 gross per annum.
  • The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in luxury home settings, ensuring high standards of care and cleaning.
  • Key responsibilities include comprehensive cleaning, laundry, kitchen maintenance, garden watering, and running errands.
  • The ideal candidate should be adaptable to the family's schedule, particularly with increased duties when the children are home from boarding school.
  • The position offers live-in accommodation in a fully furnished studio flat with a separate entrance, and a DBS check is required.

Exceptional Live-in Housekeeper, Oxshott, Surrey

Position: PermanentJob Reference: DB866Job Title: Live-in HousekeeperLocation: Oxshott, SurreyNumber of Children: B17, B15Pets: No petsSalary: £45,000 gross per annumHoliday: Statutory paid holidayStart Date: ASAPHours Required: Generally, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. When boys are home from boarding school, work Saturday and take a different day off during the week. Occasional weekend work if guests are visiting.Driver: Car driver with own carLive-in Accommodation: Studio flat/annex with kitchen and bathroom. Fully furnished to a high standard on the first floor of the house with separate entrance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Live-in Housekeeper for a lovely family in Oxshott, Surrey. The family resides in a luxurious 4-floor, 6-bedroom home with an indoor pool. The property features many high-end finishes that require meticulous care and the use of appropriate cleaning products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive care and cleaning of the home to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Cleaning the kitchen after dinner
  • Watering the garden in summer
  • Monitoring the house and reporting issues to the family and/or maintenance manager
  • Running errands such as picking up food and dry cleaning
  • Staying in residence when the family is away for security purposes

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for an experienced Housekeeper accustomed to working in luxury homes. The high-end nature of the house requires regular inspections to maintain a high standard. You should be someone who can follow instructions but also think on your feet. It is important to be adaptable to the family's schedule, recognising that there is less work while the boys are away but more when they are home. You should be willing to help with urgent tasks and respect the family's private time.

HomeOrganisers Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position. Along with your CV, you must have an up-to-date DBS or be willing to obtain one and provide a minimum of two professional referees from your last or current employers who are immediately contactable.

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