Description
Looking for A local Housekeeper who is proactive and switched on with good experience already in a private home as a Housekeeper who can organize and oversee the smooth running of the house. The role is hands on with cleaning to keep the interior of the household looking its best. The property is a combination of two Cambridge houses next to each other one as a family home the other as the guest house and an office.
Offering variety- Overseeing all the details of the property such as if the pool guy comes or if light bulbs need replacing- Welcoming to visitors and even getting involved with some hospitality
Tidying and cleaning all the rooms daily weekly and deep cleans bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas
- Cleaning unused rooms on a less frequent basis
Polishing brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
- Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry. Hand washing delicate items
- Changing bed linens keeping organized in linen cupboard
- Managing the wardrobe Arranging dry-cleaning
- Answering door and telephone
- Watering household plants and flower arranging
Carrying out shopping errands dry cleaning arranging sheet laundry in and out
- Noticing any issues and Deal with contractors
- Dog friendly – take care of them maybe take to vet Care of the dogs when required especially if away
- On the odd occasion perhaps once a month if guests were invited at the weekend request for help with any extra hours paid extra
This is not just a cleaning role however as they value someone who can help oversee the home as well as its smooth running and organizing who can retain information so they can be self managing and plan ahead-
Some Personal assistance - errands , some administration and fun things if there is a birthday help to get gifts and wrap.
If a keen cook be delighted otherwise small food prep- it’s a bonus that would be ideal.
Open to hours being part time as long as everything can be done reasonably.