Afternoon Housekeeper – Friendly Family – 20 Hours per Week £20-£25 per hour gross

Family Description and Location:

A lovely British family based in Islington are seeking a reliable Tagalog speaking, child-friendly Afternoon Housekeeper to support the smooth running of their home. This is a long-term, part-time role suited to someone organised, warm, and happy working alongside a hands-on family with young children. The family live in a spacious 3-bedroom townhouse arranged over four floors. They have three children aged 6 and 2½, with a new baby due in mid-June. Mum will be on maternity leave for approximately one year before returning to work part time. Dad works from home part time. There is currently a part-time cleaner who attends for 4 hours per week and will continue to assist the main housekeeper. There are no pets at the property.  The home is ideally located just a 5-minute walk from Angel Station and approximately 15 minutes from Farringdon Station, providing excellent transport links via the Northern Line, Metropolitan Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Circle Line, Elizabeth Line and Thameslink.

Job Description:

• General housekeeping duties
• Laundry and ironing for the whole family
• Preparing simple, healthy family-style meals daily (recipes provided)
• Keeping the home tidy, organised and running smoothly
• Some ad hoc childcare, such as supervising the children for short periods
• Occasional school pick-ups on foot (school is approximately a 15-minute walk)

Candidate Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will be a true all-rounder who is happy to muck in and work as part of a team.
• You will be child-friendly, practical, and confident cooking simple family meals on a daily basis.
• The family are looking for someone who can work independently, use initiative, and maintain high household standards without constant direction.
• Excellent, checkable references are essential.

Days of Work and Salary:

• Monday to Friday
• 20 hours per week, ideally afternoons
• Approximately 4 hours per day
• Suggested hours: 2pm – 6pm (flexible)
• Three full days may be considered for the right candidate
• PAYE position with contract
• Tax and National Insurance paid by the employer
• Salary: £20 – £25 per hour gross
• Dependent on experience and references
• Proposed start date: March
• The family are happy to wait for the right candidate if required

Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs.

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