Permanent Part-time Housekeeper for a Private Household in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Part-time Housekeeper, permanent – Oxford – £22 to £24 per hour – two to three days a week

A welcoming private household in Oxford would like to appoint an experienced, dependable and professional housekeeper on a permanent part-time basis. It would suit someone who is proud of keeping a home in outstanding condition and enjoys working in a family setting.

You will be organised, proactive and trustworthy, with a sharp eye for detail, and able to plan and manage your own workload without supervision. The family offer a respectful working environment and the chance of a long-term position.

• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Days: two to three days a week; the exact days and hours will be agreed with you
• Contract: permanent, part-time
• Pay: £22 to £24 per hour, depending on experience

Main duties (the list is not exhaustive)

• Day-to-day housekeeping, so that every room looks its best
• Thorough cleaning of the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living spaces
• Looking after the laundry: washing, ironing and folding clothes and household linen, then putting it all away
• Making the beds, changing the linen and keeping bedrooms in excellent order
• Organising wardrobes and handling delicate clothes and fabrics with care
• Deep cleaning on a regular basis to keep standards high across the house
• Caring for furniture, surfaces and household items with the right products and methods
• Keeping household supplies stocked and telling the family when something is running low
• Helping with occasional household organising and other jobs as they come up
• Respecting the family's privacy and working discreetly around them at all times

The person they are looking for

• Housekeeping experience in a private home, preferably a high-end one
• Meticulous and well organised, taking pride in very high standards
• Reliable, honest and discreet
• Uses their initiative and manages their time well
• Warm and easy to talk to while staying professional
• Flexible and willing to help with extra household tasks when asked
• Comfortable working alone with little supervision
• Strong references from past employers

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