Live in Housekeeper Job

Eden Private Staff

  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Fantastic opportunity for a dog loving Live in Housekeeper in a beautiful, rural setting. The role comes with beautifully private separate accommodation, including your own garden - perfect for enjoying peaceful countryside living while having your own space to relax and unwindJob Summary:A warm, down-to-earth family is looking for a wonderful new live-in housekeeper to join their peaceful countryside home. Their much loved current housekeeper is sadly leaving after three fantastic years, and they are hoping to find someone who will become just as treasured.This is a live-in position in a beautiful 8 bedroom home (not all rooms in use), where the family spend part of their time when not travelling or in London. While the family are often away, they deeply value trust and connection with their staff, and are known for treating them with kindness and respect-most staff stay for many years.This is a genuinely lovely role with a kind, respectful family who are looking for someone to become part of their home long term. If you are a positive, pet loving, experienced housekeeper who enjoys a peaceful setting and takes pride in your work, we'd love to hear from youJob specification:
  • Full housekeeping: cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, hoovering, dusting
  • Changing bed linens and preparing rooms
  • Food shopping and occasional errands (e.g. station runs)
  • Pet care: feeding, walking, vet visits, general love and attention for their two dogs
  • Home security: setting alarms, locking up, keeping the home safe when family are travelling
  • Occasional help when the family entertain (mainly weekends)
Candidate specification:
  • Experienced in a similar role
  • Dog loving - this is non-negotiable! You'll be a caring, capable companion to the family's two friendly pups
  • Proactive, reliable and trustworthy - you'll often be running the home solo
  • A “ray of sunshine” - warm, positive, and genuinely happy to help
  • Discreet, professional, and takes pride in their work
  • Flexible and easy going - the household is not formal, but it is well run and respectful - some days can be longer, some days shorter
  • Clean driving licence - car can be provided
Accommodation: Separate accommodation - self contained cottage with private garden - pets welcomeDBS check required at offer stageHow to apply:Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to cfapps Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.

Eden Private Staff