Live in Housekeeper required in Cobham, Surrey
Start: September 2026
Salary £45-50k
Driver: Essential and own car
Pets: 2 Dogs and 1 Cat
Accommodation: Private self-contained annexe with kitchenette

My wonderful clients are looking for an experienced, reliable and child-friendly live-in Housekeeper / Household Assistant to join their family on a long-term basis. They are a family of five with three children aged 16, 13 and 7, together with two dogs and one cat. The parents are very involved parents and are not looking for a nanny. Whilst there is a childcare element to the role, it is primarily focused on helping to keep the household running smoothly.
Accommodation
• Private self-contained annexe with kitchenette
Hours
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am–6:00pm
• One-hour break during the day

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping and general household upkeep
• Laundry and ironing
• Changing bed linen
• Preparing simple family meals
• Weekly grocery shopping
• Keeping household supplies stocked
• Helping the 7-year-old with his morning routine and breakfast
• Occasional school runs and collections
• Occasional babysitting
• Feeding and caring for two dogs and one cat
• General assistance with the day-to-day running of the household

Travel
The family travel regularly throughout the year. During these periods, responsibilities are primarily focused on pet care and keeping an eye on the property.
Candidate Requirements

• Previous private household experience
• A strong background as housekeeper
• Warm, trustworthy and reliable
• Child-friendly
• Pet friendly
• Organised and proactive
• Confident preparing simple family meals
• Driver with own car
• Looking for a long-term role

Most importantly, the family are looking for someone practical, capable and happy to become a trusted part of family life whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.