Job description
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year (DOE)
Job Description:
Housekeeper/cook Job ad
• Location: Newick, East Sussex
• Salary: £32,000, dependent on experience (Live in can be available on request)
• Job Pay Interval: Monthly
• Children: 0
• Dogs: 2
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Working Days: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
• Start Date: ASAP
• Nature of Business: Private Household
• Statement: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeper to support a busy private household, working within a spacious home environment with a long-term, stable schedule.
Job Summary
• A private family is seeking a highly organised, detail orientated, experienced and proactive Live-out Housekeeper to assist with the smooth running and upkeep of their home.
• The role will involve maintaining high housekeeping standards across a large property and 6 smaller unoccupied properties.
• This is a hands-on position suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining immaculate standards, is self-motivated, and enjoys working independently as well as part of a team.
Job Specification
Housekeeping Duties
• Full housekeeping to a high standard
• Deep cleaning throughout the home
• Cleaning and maintaining carpeted areas
• Managing household organisation and presentation
• Laundry and ironing duties
• Ensuring the household remains clean, tidy, and well presented at all times
• Cooking duties including breakfast and lunches (usually for 2 persons) on a daily basis throughout the week
• Providing dog care and assistance when required
Household Support
• Supporting the smooth running of the home
• Working independently and managing workload efficiently
• Assisting with general household tasks as required
Candidate Specification
• Proven experience working within a private household
• Strong housekeeping and deep-cleaning experience
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude
• Able to work independently and efficiently
• Professional, discreet, and reliable
• Comfortable maintaining large properties to high standards
• Flexible and adaptable to changing family needs and schedules
• Physically capable of handling a busy, active role