Live-In Housekeeper
Location: Shenley, Hertfordshire
Salary: Circa £50,000 GPA (depending on experience)
Schedule: 5 days per week 7:00am–7:00pm with generous breaks (you are required to work Saturday and Sunday with 2 days off in the week)
Accommodation: Private large double bedroom and bathroom on the top floor
Start Date: ASAP
Job Reference: EHS #9085
Our client is seeking a warm, proactive, and experienced Housekeeper to support a busy and welcoming family home in a beautiful Hertfordshire village.
The household comprises Mum, Dad, and three children aged between 9–15, along with three small dogs. This is a lively, sociable home with guests regularly visiting, offering a friendly and engaging working environment.
This is a long-term position suited to a Housekeeper who takes pride in maintaining high standards while also becoming a valued and trusted part of the family.
Duties will include:
- Performing full housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining a high standard throughout the home
- Managing all laundry and ironing, including wardrobe organisation and linen care
- Preparing simple, healthy meals for the children when required
- Ensuring the home is always welcoming and presentable for both family and guests
- Monitoring household supplies and reporting any shortages
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the home with a proactive approach
- Working comfortably in a busy household with children and dogs
Candidate requirements:
- Proven experience working within a private household or similar environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Friendly, flexible, and adaptable to a busy family home
- Confident working around children and pet-friendly (comfortable with dogs)
- Basic cooking skills
- Proactive, reliable, and looking for a long-term role
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times