Housekeeper - Full-Time - Herne Hill, South London
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23 i £25 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Herne Hill, South East London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | HomeOrganisers Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | DB1003 |
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Job Description for Housekeeper - Full-Time - Herne Hill, South London
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB1003
Job Title: Housekeeper (Family Friendly)
Location: Herne Hill, South London, and Balcombe, Sussex (near Gatwick)
Children: Young children in the home, including a baby
Pets: None
Salary: £23 to £25 gross per hour, depending on experience and structure
Hours Required: 4 to 5 days per week in total, comprised of . 3 days/week in London and 1-2 days/week in Sussex. Quite a lot of flexibility on what day is where etc. Monday to Friday. 10/11 am to 6 pm (5.30 pm on Fridays
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Required to be able to reach RH17 (c.1 hr from South London)
Overview
A warm and welcoming family in Herne Hill are seeking an experienced Housekeeper to support the smooth running of their home.
This is a housekeeping-led role, ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a family environment and is comfortable around children, while understanding that the main focus is housekeeping and food preparation.
The family are looking for someone kind, proactive and emotionally intelligent, who is comfortable working alongside a parent at home. This is not a role for someone looking to take full control of the household, but rather someone who can integrate naturally into the family and support where needed.
This job is based primarily in Herne Hill (3 days/week required) with the responsibilities below; ideal candidates would also be able to work a 4th/5th day and drive to Balcombe to support the family at a beautiful weekend home in the countryside for an additional 1-2 days/week. Travel time allowance provided so Sussex days are comparable to London working hours – no early starts / late finishes expected.
Key Responsibilities
• Full housekeeping to a high standard throughout the home
• Cleaning bathrooms on a weekly basis
• Daily kitchen tidying and upkeep
• Laundry, including washing, folding and putting away
• Managing dishes and dishwasher duties
• Changing bed linen weekly
• Hoovering and cleaning floors weekly
• Maintaining a calm, tidy and well-organised home environment
Food Preparation
• Supporting with food preparation for family meals
• Chopping and preparing ingredients, often in larger quantities
• Comfortable assisting with regular kitchen prep as part of the role
Child Interaction
• Occasionally supervising a child for short periods when needed
• Comfortable working in a home with young children
• Childcare is not the main focus of the role
Requirements
• Previous experience working in a private household
• Strong housekeeping skills with good attention to detail
• Comfortable with food preparation as a regular part of the role
• Warm, kind and emotionally intelligent
• Comfortable working alongside a parent at home
• Able to adapt and work in a flexible, family-led environment
• Driver with own car required for Sussex days (not essential for London-only role)
• Fluent English
• Right to work in the UK
Benefits
• Flexible working structure depending on the right candidate
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work in both London and Sussex settings
• Supportive and welcoming family environment
• Long-term, stable position
About HomeOrganisers Limited
HomeOrganisers Limited is a professional household staffing agency established in 1970, placing high-quality housekeepers, nannies, companions and domestic staff with private households across Surrey, London and the Home Counties.
HomeOrganisers Limited is acting as an employment agency for this position.
Application Process
If you are an experienced housekeeper who enjoys working in a family environment and is comfortable with a hands-on, supportive role, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV for consideration. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further.