Housekeeper - Companion

Housekeeper - Companion - Live In - Surrey and Kent

Position:
Permanent

Job Reference: DB967

Job Title:

Live-in Housekeeper / Companion

Location:

Dorking, Surrey and Keston, Bromley, Kent

Pets:
Two dogs (Whippet aged 8, Labradoodle aged 14)

Salary: £50,000 gross per annum

Start Date:

1 April 2026

Hours

Required:

Monday to Friday, approximately 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, flexible by agreement

Driver:
Yes, car provided for use on duty

Live‑In Accommodation:
Private bedroom and bathroom provided within both properties. The role involves moving freely between the two homes.

Live-in Housekeeper / Companion role for a well-established family, supporting the Principal as a trusted, reassuring presence. This is a relationship‑led position suited to a bright, calm and adaptable individual who enjoys companionship, gentle organisation, preparing simple meals and caring for dogs. The role offers variety, travel between two properties and the opportunity to build a meaningful long‑term working relationship.

• Providing day‑to‑day companionship and reassurance
• Accompanying the Principal on outings such as galleries, museums and places of interest
• Offering a calm, supportive presence within daily routines
• Adapting to plans and preferences with patience and flexibility

• Preparing simple, everyday meals
• Supporting the smooth running of daily life alongside existing household staff
• Running errands and local shopping as required

• Caring for two friendly dogs
• Arranging and attending veterinary and grooming appointments
• Daily dog care and companionship

• Moving between the Surrey and Kent properties as required
• Being fully flexible to stay where the Principal is based

• Experience in a companion, housekeeper or similar trusted household role
• Warm, patient and adaptable nature
• Bright, calm and confident in a one‑to‑one support role
• Hands‑on and practical approach
• Dog lover, comfortable caring for older pets
• Driver with a clean licence
• Discreet, reliable and emotionally intelligent
• Able to commit fully to a live‑in role with flexibility

• Permanent, full‑time live‑in position
• Competitive salary of £50,000 gross per annum
• Car provided for use on duty
• Fully staffed household (cleaner and gardeners employed)
• Varied and interesting role across two beautiful properties
• Opportunity to build a meaningful long‑term working relationship

This job is posted by Home Organisers Limited. We are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. To apply, please quote job reference DB967. Applicants must have or be willing to obtain an up‑to‑date DBS and provide at two professional references. Where driving is required, applicants must hold a clean driving licence and have access to their own car.