Housekeeper - Family Home

Housekeeper – Family Home

Location: West Cliff, Bournemouth
Salary: £19.00 per hour, plus holiday pay and pension
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: A range of flexible shifts available. Split shifts preferred, with flexibility to suit both you and our family.

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Benefits

• Annual pay review (next review scheduled for April 2027)
• Flexible working patterns
• Permanent, long-term position with a friendly family

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and hardworking housekeeper to help keep our busy family home running smoothly. Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available, and we are happy to discuss a working pattern that suits both parties.

As this is a family home, our schedule can occasionally change due to family commitments. We're therefore looking for someone who is flexible and able to adapt when needed. In general, the role requires availability for a mixture of morning/afternoon and evening hours.

Main Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Laundry and ironing
• General household cleaning, including: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Floors, Windows, Making beds
• Basic vegetable preparation and general kitchen assistance
• Optional good weather tasks, including: Sweeping the driveway, Light gardening, Occasional DIY tasks. Additional hours may be available for outdoor work.

Day Shifts

• Three to five shifts per week (Monday to Friday)
• Usually includes a longer shift on Fridays
• Individual shifts range from 2–5 hours
• Annual leave should be taken during school holidays

Occasional Sunday morning shifts may also be available.

Evening Shifts

• Two to four evenings per week
• Usually includes a longer Friday evening shift
• Most shifts are 2–3 hours
• Friday evenings are typically 4–5 hours
• Shifts generally finish by 8:00–9:00 pm, with later finishes on Fridays

Annual leave should be taken during school holidays

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous housekeeping experience
• A flexible approach to their working day
• A positive, energetic, and thorough work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fluent spoken English
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The confidence to ask questions and follow instructions
• An honest, trustworthy, and reliable nature
• A non-smoking lifestyle
• A full driving licence/own transport or live within easy travelling distance of West Cliff, Bournemouth

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, then click on apply today.

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