Housekeeper, Child Care​/Nanny

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.

• 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

• 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 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 d We are always delighted to register new applicants and are happy to answer any questions about our current vacancies.

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