PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB
Location: RAYLEIGH | ESSEX | UK
Salary: £18 – £21 gross per hour
Job Type: Live-Out, Part-Time, Permanent

Job Overview:
Perfect Household Staff is seeking a professional Part-Time Housekeeper or Housekeeper Cook to support the smooth running for a family of three based in Rayleigh, Essex. The family includes two principals and their 15-month-old child. The property is a spacious and well-maintained residence, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
This is a permanent, part-time position and the family are ideally seeking someone to attend three days per week for approximately six hours per day. Preferred working days include Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, though the family can be flexible for the right candidate.
The ideal housekeeper will be experienced, well-organised, discreet and self-motivated, with a calm, professional manner and a good eye for detail. A non-smoker is essential. The client prefers to work with a candidate who is confident working independently but equally respectful of the principal's privacy. The main duties will include the care of all household interiors, general cleaning, wardrobe management, laundry and ironing, and family-style cooking. The family appreciates healthy, well-prepared meals with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Occasional errands or shopping may be requested.
While formal childcare is not a requirement, a child-friendly nature is appreciated, as the child is often at home during the day. This is a long-term opportunity to join a kind and respectful household.
Our household staffing agency has been assisting professionals find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a housekeeper/cook, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find fantastic jobs.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Job Details:
- Working Days: 3 days/week (preferred: Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday)
- Working Hours: 6 hours per day (18 hours per week)
- Salary: £18-£21 per hour gross, depending on experience
- Language: English
- Location: Rayleigh, Essex, UK
- Starting Date: ASAP
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- General housekeeping and deep cleaning
- Care of all household interiors
- Laundry and ironing, including wardrobe organisation
- Family-style cooking (healthy, home-cooked meals)
- Occasional shopping and errands
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the home
- Discreet and respectful of family routines
Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience working in UHNW households or with high-profile families preferred
- Excellent checkable references
- Child-friendly
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- UK work permit
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