Housekeeping Assistant at Private Household - Wellingborough

A lovely couple (with 2 children living at home – 13 and 16 years old) are looking for a reliable Part Time Live-out Housekeeper to help them manage the upkeep of their beautiful small estate. The role is primarily hands-on housekeeping with some additional driving, and pet care. 

Both principals work 3 days in London, but the Head Housekeeper would always be on-site for direction. We are looking for an all-rounder, someone who is friendly, dependable and proactive - who takes pride in their work.

JOB TITLE:                                         Assistant Housekeeper of Small Estate

START DATE:                                       ASAP

JOBHOLDER REPORTS TO:              Head Housekeeper

LOCATION:                                         Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

TERM:                                                 Part-time (3 days per week – 10am to 3pm); 

Preferably Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

BENEFITS:                                           £12.50 per hour salary

Pension scheme 

Free onsite parking

MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is achieved throughout the estate, including that the immediate outside areas are neat and tidy on a daily basis (such as pool areas etc.)
• All types of cleaning and tidying – bathrooms, bedrooms & living areas.
  • Ensuring that any rubbish is discarded properly.
  • Making of beds as required, taking care of turning around guest accommodation.
  • Filling & replenishing supplies such as toilet tissue, soap etc. 
  • Ironing & washing, loading and unloading the dishwasher.
  • Cleaning of on-site rental property when vacant.
• Reporting any maintenance problems to Head Housekeeper.
• Accepting deliveries to the property.
• Cross-country dog walking & animal cleaning out/care (1 dog & 2 rabbits)
• Running errands including collecting dry cleaning, post office runs & others (vehicle available).
• Occasional help with special events.
• Other ad hoc duties as directed and which might reasonably be regarded as within the nature, responsibilities and grade of this post, and as directed by the Head Housekeeper.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY JOB HOLDER:

• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. 
• Full UK driving license.
• DBS check at offer stage + 2 references.
• Have good attention to detail & high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work on own initiative and juggling priorities.
• Utmost confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, time management and conscientiousness.
• Please note there is a physical aspect to this role – as the job will include some lifting, and working across multiple levels.