Live-in Housekeeper

Job description

Kensington, London , Salary Circa £48,000

Live-in Housekeeper
Location: Kensington, London
Salary: Circa £48,000 gross per annum
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break
Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom within the property, provided Monday to Friday

A lovely family based in a 4-bedroom apartment in Kensington is seeking an experienced and reliable Live-In Housekeeper to join their household.

The family consists of two adults and two children, and they are looking for someone warm, professional and confident working to a high standard within a private family household.

Please note, this is a weekday live-in position. The Housekeeper will live at the property from Monday to Friday and will be expected to live out at weekends.

Duties will include:

• General housekeeping and maintaining the property to a very high standard
• Cleaning, laundry, ironing and wardrobe care
• Meal preparation and cooking for the family
• Providing occasional childcare and assisting with the children when required
• Supporting the family with the smooth running of the household
• Assisting with ad hoc household duties as required
• Providing occasional babysitting when required

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working within a private family household
• Have proven experience caring for children
• Have excellent housekeeping and organisational skills
• Be confident with family-style cooking and meal preparation
• Be warm, discreet, professional and reliable
• Be flexible and happy to assist with both housekeeping and childcare duties
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS, or be willing to undertake one
• Be comfortable with a weekday live-in arrangement and living out at weekends

A private bedroom and bathroom are provided within the property for the duration of the working week.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £48,000 and £55,200 Per Month

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English