Overview
Seeking a friendly and capable live-out, full-time housekeeper for a position near Leicester. Approximate hours could be 9am-5pm daily, however flexibility would be appreciated as the principal may require occasional weekend or evening help.
Responsibilities
The housekeeper will be responsible for the general upkeep, cleaning, and organising of a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom farmhouse. This will include:
- Maintaining a clean and tidy environment by vacuuming, mopping, dusting and wiping all surfaces
- Keeping the bathrooms and bedrooms immaculate
- Changing bedlinen and towels,
- Preparing rooms for the arrival of guests,
- Laundry and ironing
- Occasional cooking and serving
- Some pet care (3 dogs and 2 cats)
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable, positive and friendly personality
- A driver would be preferred, but isn't essential
- Candidates must be happy to be totally hands-on, capable of taking on whatever needs doing
- Pitch-in mentality with initiative, and strong organisational skills
- While the role is mostly live-out, applicants must be comfortable house- and pet-sitting when the principal is travelling