Job Description for a Housekeeper Based in Windsor, Berkshire
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: MD707
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Number of Children: G5, G3 and newborn girl (Nanny employed)
Pets: 1 miniature Dachshund
Salary: Up to £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: Statutory paid holiday
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Required: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm
Driver: Yes, car provided whilst on duty
Summary:
Our client is looking for a highly professional experienced Housekeeper who is respectful of boundaries and has a calm and unflappable demeanour. You will be a team player and able to work well with the full time nanny, as well as happy to work independently with a proactive mindset and be an excellent all-rounder.
Duties to include:
* Complete care and cleaning of the home to a high standard
* Daily washing and ironing to an extremely high standard
* Hotel standard bed linens
* Deep cleaning when family are away
* Liaising with contractors and managing regular household appointments (e.g. weekly gardeners, quarterly window/roof cleaners, tree surgeon etc)
* Keeping stock of household inventory and taking charge of weekly online shop
* Running errands - shopping, taking things to post office, dry cleaning etc.
* Handling post and deliveries to the house
* All pet (dog) care - walking daily, keeping clean, vet appointments, medication etc, drop off and pick up to sitter
* Packing and unpacking suitcases
* Watering pot plants in the garden and keeping patio areas and garden furniture clean and tidy
* Helping at annual kids parties (3x per year on a weekend with plenty of notice) including greeting and serving guests, supporting chef and her team while they are at the house and cleaning up afterwards
* Taking family cars for service/MOTs and filling up with petrol
Household admin (either straight away or to come in time as job progression):
* Taking charge of car/pet/home insurances, booking MOTs/car maintenance, paying invoices for contractors etc.
* Managing the father’s personal email inbox (filing only, not responding) and booking appointments
* Helping with travel arrangements
* Preparing simple meals (salad or sandwiches) and meal prep (e.g. cutting veg) for mum to cook later (optional)
* Dog sitting
HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for thispermanent position. Along with your CV, you must also have an up to date DBS and Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last / current employer professional referees that are immediately contactable.
Apply for this job Please quote job reference number MD707
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