PERMANENT FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER JOB | HOLMES CHAPEL, CHESHIRE
SALARY: £20 PER HOUR (SELF-EMPLOYED)
PHS JOB 3252
Perfect Household Staff are delighted to support a warm and approachable family based in Holmes Chapel in their search for a professional and experienced Housekeeper to manage their home to a high standard. The family is moving to a newly built property and is seeking a polished domestic professional with proven experience in household management, who can confidently take ownership of day-to-day housekeeping, laundry, and light food preparation.
This is a permanent, long-term, live-out position, ideally suited to an organised and self-motivated Housekeeper who is comfortable working independently while remaining flexible to support the household during special occasions. The role offers a balanced working pattern, with the family currently considering a four-day working week to allow mutual privacy, as one of the principals works from home.
The household consists of two parents and three children aged 16, 10, and 6 (with the eldest at boarding school), along with a small, calm Italian breed dog. The environment is relaxed, respectful, and well-structured.
For over 15 years, our household staffing agency has been dedicated to helping professional Housekeepers secure ideal domestic positions. Perfect Household Staff is recognised as one of the leading boutique domestic recruitment agencies in the UK. If you’re seeking a career as a professional Housekeeper, you’ve come to the right place. We are committed to assisting you in finding a rewarding, long-term role within a respectful and supportive household environment.
Only applicants with the right to work in the UK can be considered.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, UK
Working Schedule: 4 days/week
Hours: 25-30 hours per week
Start Date: March/April 2026
Salary: £20 per hour (self-employed)
Children: Three (ages 16, 10 and 6)
Pets: One small friendly dog
Driving Licence: Required
Duties:
Take full responsibility for the smooth day-to-day management of the household, applying proven experience as a professional private housekeeper
Maintain the home to a consistently high standard, including thorough cleaning, care of all living areas, and attention to detail
Manage all aspects of laundry, including washing, ironing, and general organisation of household linens and clothing
Assist with food preparation and light cooking as required, supporting the family’s daily routine
Ensure the kitchen and key household areas remain clean, organised, and well maintained
Work on a part-time basis, ideally four days per week, respecting the family’s need for personal space while maintaining consistency
Demonstrate flexibility to provide additional support during special occasions or when required by the household
Operate with discretion and professionalism, particularly as the principal often works from home
A Candidate Profile:
A minimum of three years’ proven experience working within a private household
Excellent, checkable references from previous private employers
Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a family environment with children present
Confident working independently with strong organisational and time-management skills
Fluent spoken English
Valid enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
Full, clean driving licence required
If you are personally interested in this Housekeeper position based in Holmes Chapel, or wish to recommend a suitable professional, please apply via our website or contact us at
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