Job Title: Housekeeper Cook - Part Time - Hackney, East London
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB937
Job Title: Housekeeper Cook
Location: Hackney, East London (family home in Bow, Tower Hamlets, near Stratford)
Number of Children: 1 boy aged 12
Pets: None
Salary: £23 to £24 gross per hour
Start Date: Flexible
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 7pm (25 hours per week)
Driver: Not required
Summary
A professional family based in Bow (Tower Hamlets, East London), close to Hackney and Stratford, is seeking a part-time Housekeeper Cook to join their relaxed and busy household. This role will suit someone experienced, flexible, and warm who can keep the home running smoothly, manage household tasks to a high standard, and create a welcoming atmosphere for their 12-year-old son after school. The family values someone who is proactive, dependable, and enjoys preparing home-cooked meals.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily housekeeping for a four-storey Georgian home (cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing)
- Managing household supplies, organising cupboards, and receiving deliveries
- Cooking family meals 3-4 times per week (including freezer meals)
- Keeping outside paved areas neat and tidy
- Occasionally managing errands such as dry cleaning or package drop-offs
- Creating a warm and friendly environment for the family's 12-year-old son when he returns from school
- Optional babysitting by prior arrangement
Requirements
- Previous experience as a housekeeper and confident cook
- Ability to work independently, using initiative to see what needs to be done
- Friendly, approachable, and adaptable
- Organised and detail-oriented with excellent standards of cleanliness
- Flexibility to support occasional family needs at short notice
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: £23 to £24 gross per hour
- Permanent part-time position with regular hours
- Friendly and professional family environment
- Role offers independence and responsibility
- Long-term stability with a welcoming household
This job is posted by HomeOrganisers Limited. We are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position.
To apply, you must have (or be willing to obtain):
* An up-to-date DBS
* At least two professional references from your most recent employers who are contactable
To apply, please quote the job reference number DB937.
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