TAGALOG SPEAKING LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE FAMILY IN CHELSEA

A UHNW family based in Chelsea are looking for an experienced and dependable Live-in Housekeeper to join their household on a long-term basis. The family have two children, aged nine and 16, and are seeking someone who will take pride in maintaining their home beautifully while fitting naturally into the day-to-day rhythm of family life.
 
This is predominantly a housekeeping position, with the main focus on detailed cleaning, laundry, garment care and household organisation. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of specialist cleaning products and methods and be confident caring for delicate surfaces, luxury clothing and a variety of fabrics.
 
There will also be some light family support, particularly during the morning routine, alongside occasional assistance to the family’s Nanny. This may include accompanying the younger child to the nearby school bus stop when required. The Housekeeper will also undertake grocery shopping and help ensure household food and beverage supplies remain well stocked.
 
The position is Monday to Friday, approximately 7:30am–7:30pm, with appropriate breaks and rest periods to be agreed and occasionally assisting for a few hours on Saturdays. Accommodation is provided in a large apartment at the family’s residence on the first floor with access via a separate front door. You will have your own en-suite bedroom as well as a separate kitchen/dining area.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Daily housekeeping and regular deep cleaning throughout the residence
• Correct care of delicate surfaces, finishes and household items
• Full laundry duties including washing, ironing, steaming, folding and putting clothing away
• Caring for delicate and luxury garments and identifying items requiring specialist cleaning
• Maintaining organised wardrobes, cupboards and household linen
• Grocery shopping and monitoring household food and beverage supplies
• Providing occasional support with the children’s morning routines
• Assisting the Nanny when needed, including accompanying the younger child to the school bus stop
• Working collaboratively with the wider household team
• Maintaining complete discretion and confidentiality

 
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Extensive housekeeping experience within high-standard private residences, ideally UHNW households
• Excellent laundry, ironing and garment-care knowledge
• Strong understanding of cleaning products and their appropriate use on different surfaces
• Meticulous attention to detail with consistently high standards
• Warm, discreet and comfortable around children
• Organised, reliable and able to use initiative
• Willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check
• Full right to work in the UK
• Excellent checkable references