Housekeeper

Full-Time Housekeeper – Golders Green, NW11 | From £20 Gross per Hour

Location: Golders Green / Barnet, London NW11
Position: Full-Time, Live-Out Housekeeper
Working Days: Tuesday to Sunday
Hours: 38 hours per week – 6 hours daily, with 8 hours on Fridays
Salary: from £20 gross per hour, approx £40,000 gpa (negotiable)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment: Permanent, directly employed by the family

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, energetic and highly organised Housekeeper to join a private family household in Golders Green, NW11.

The property is a spacious five-bedroom home arranged over three floors, with five bathrooms and an office. The household consists of four adults and one child.

The family maintains high standards of cleanliness and organisation and is looking for a reliable, efficient and proactive housekeeper who can confidently manage daily household duties, work independently and take pride in keeping the home beautifully maintained.

The family regularly entertains, particularly on Fridays, so flexibility to work a longer Friday shift, finishing around 9:00–9:30 pm, is essential.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Thorough daily cleaning and upkeep of the household, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas.
Vacuuming, mopping and maintaining floors and surfaces.
Kitchen cleaning, including worktops, ovens, appliances and weekly fridge cleaning.
Laundry, ironing, folding and putting clothes away.
Changing bed linen, making beds and replacing towels.
General household tidying, organisation and maintaining high presentation standards.
Watering indoor plants and attending to other light household tasks.
Assisting with kitchen preparation and general support when the family entertains, particularly on Fridays.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking someone who is:
Experienced in private household cleaning and housekeeping, ideally within larger family homes.
Energetic, hardworking and efficient, with the ability to complete tasks thoroughly within the allocated time.
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
Proactive and self-motivated, with good common sense and the ability to work independently.
Reliable, trustworthy and respectful of the family's privacy.
Confident communicating in English.
Flexible and comfortable working a six-day schedule, including a longer Friday evening shift.
Based locally or able to commute reliably to Golders Green, NW11.

References from previous employers are essential. An Enhanced DBS certificate would be an advantage.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Working Hours & Salary

The position is 38 hours per week, working Tuesday to Sunday:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – 6 hours daily.
Friday – 8 hours, with a later finish around 9:00–9:30 pm.
Monday – day off.

Exact starting times will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Salary: £20 gross per hour, equivalent to approximately £39,520 gross annually, based on 38 hours per week.

This is a permanent, live-out position offering the opportunity to establish a long-term working relationship with a private family.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced housekeeper who takes pride in maintaining a home to excellent standards and can offer reliability, efficiency and a proactive approach, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your current CV, details of your relevant housekeeping experience and availability.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview and reference checks.