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Yes, the main Covid-19 rules have been removed, but working in a household as a member of domestic staff, there are actions YOU can take to help protect everyone in the house…including yourself. The following  are relevant extracts taken from the UK government advice dated April this year and so are the most up to […]

As an employed domestic or household staff member, flexible working hours are not really an option. However, It is possible that this is a preferred option for a friend or colleague whose work situation differs from yours. Not everyone has the automatic right to ask for flexible working hours, so it may be very helpful […]

From November 11th all those who work in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless they are exempt. This is major step forward to protect the elderly in care and its effects will be far reaching. But it does not give mandatory protection to those […]

Your Responsibility As An Employer If you are considering hiring private staff, it is important to be aware of your responsibilities as an employer. When you hire someone to work in your home, such as a housekeeper, nanny, cleaner or butler, you will be considered their employer. Therefore, you need to ensure you meet the […]

When hiring a housekeeper, loyalty is of the utmost importance. As a professional and highly-recommended housekeeper agency in London, we only consider applicants who have worked in a similar position for at least two years. When a household hires a housekeeper, they want someone who can commit to the job and will hopefully be with […]

Be Clear About Your Expectations At The Graham Agency, we have been matching household staff with homes for over thirty years and our attention to detail is what has allowed us to persevere in this industry. In that time, we have advertised thousands of household roles and helped screen applicants for interview, so it’s fair […]

What’s The Difference Between A Live In and Live Out Housekeeper? The main difference between a live in housekeeper vs a live out housekeeper is that they will stay on the premises such as in a spare bedroom, self-contained accommodation or in an annex or particular floor for example. So somebody looking for a live […]

What Does A Housekeeper Do? The role of a housekeeper London is a varied role with responsibilities that range from household chores such as cleaning, laundry and dusting to cooking, food shopping and childcare. A housekeeper may be responsible for house management and ensuring the home is organised, tidy and in good stock of everything […]

Top Tips For Cleaning Your Home During the winter months, we spend more time indoors and are less likely to open windows to ventilate our home. With the lockdown in place, we’re spending more time at home than ever, so maintaining a clean and healthy home is hugely important for the health of you and […]

What The Government Guidance Says For Housekeepers in London According to the guidance published by the Government on 5th January 2021, it says that during the lockdown ‘those who need to visit other people’s homes for their work can continue to do so’. Therefore, housekeepers and other house staff are still permitted to work in […]