PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK

MARYLEBONE | LONDON | GB

Salary: £23-£24 gross per hour

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A private family based in Marylebone, Central London, is seeking an experienced and trustworthy Part-Time Housekeeper Cook to assist with the daily upkeep of their family home. The household has a relaxed, informal atmosphere, and the family would particularly appreciate a proactive professional who takes initiative and enjoys maintaining a clean, comfortable and well-organised home.

The property is a spacious lateral flat with carefully finished interiors, including specialist surfaces. The position involves regular housekeeping, thorough cleaning and laundry care, with particular attention to dust removal, bathroom cleanliness and maintaining organised living spaces.

The family has school-age children, and a significant part of the role involves managing daily laundry, ironing and helping to organise clothing and storage areas. The successful Housekeeper Cook should be confident establishing an efficient cleaning routine, recognising areas requiring additional attention and taking initiative without constant guidance. Experience preparing simple, healthy meals for children would be welcome, although cooking is not a principal responsibility.

Marylebone offers a convenient central London location for a live-out professional. The proposed weekday schedule of 9am to 2pm may particularly appeal to someone living within a manageable commuting distance who is seeking regular part-time hours.

This position would suit a reliable and detail-oriented Housekeeper Cook who is comfortable working in a family environment and values building a long-term professional relationship. The family is looking for someone who can become a trusted presence in the household, respect personal boundaries and maintain consistently high standards of housekeeping.

Only professionals with a valid right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this position.

Position Details

Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 9am–2pm, 25 hours per week

Languages: Good communicative English essential; Italian or Spanish advantageous

Salary: £23–£24 gross per hour

Location: Marylebone, London, GB

Starting Date: Late October 2026
Employment Basis: Self-Employed

Duties and Responsibilities

General daily housekeeping, including cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and reception areas.
Thorough dusting, vacuuming and regular deep cleaning, particularly in bedrooms and bathrooms.
Appropriate cleaning and care of marble, wooden flooring, carpets and other household surfaces.
Managing daily laundry, ironing, folding and the careful handling of delicate garments.
Changing bed linen and maintaining household linen.
Organising bedrooms, wardrobes and storage areas, including seasonal clothing rotation and occasional travel packing.
Maintaining tidiness throughout the property and proactively identifying areas requiring attention.

Minimum Requirements

Previous professional housekeeping experience in a private family home.
Excellent cleaning standards and attention to detail.
Confidence with laundry, ironing and delicate garment care.
Good knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods for different household surfaces.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
Trustworthiness, discretion and respect for family privacy.
Good communicative English essential; Italian or Spanish advantageous
A child-friendly approach and comfort working in a busy family household.
Good spoken English and verifiable professional references.