Family Housekeeper/Cook
Location: Clapham, SW11
Working Days: Monday–Friday
Working Hours: 12:30pm–6:30pm (approximately 30 hours per week)
Salary: £23–£25 gross per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: To be confirmed

A lovely family based in Clapham, SW11, is seeking an experienced and proactive Housekeeper/Cook to join their household on a long-term basis. The family have two young girls, aged 2 and 5, and are looking for someone who enjoys cooking and is confident managing the day-to-day running of a busy family home.

The family already employ a cleaner, so the primary focus of the role will be family cooking, laundry and general household organisation, rather than deep cleaning. The successful candidate will also be happy to provide occasional assistance with the children and offer babysitting when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh, nutritious and family-friendly meals
• Managing family laundry, including washing, ironing and putting clothes away
• Keeping the home tidy, organised and running smoothly
• Taking ownership of household organisation and day-to-day domestic tasks
• Occasionally assisting with the children, including helping to entertain the girls when the parents need to spend time individually with one child or attend meetings
• Providing babysitting when required, with flexibility around the family's needs

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Family Housekeeper/Cook in a private household
• Confident preparing a variety of meals for a family
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage household tasks independently
• Warm, friendly and comfortable around young children
• Flexible and happy to assist with occasional childcare and babysitting
• Seeking a long-term position and able to commit to the proposed working schedule