What Does a Housekeeper Do?
Whether you have had many housekeepers or this is your first one, it is always useful to know what to expect of a housekeeper so that you know what to ask for with your housekeeper recruitment in the Cotswolds.
A housekeeper takes on many responsibilities in a home to ensure it runs smoothly and is clean and tidy. They must be organised and be able to get through a list of tasks each week such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed sheets, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, washing up or loading and unloading the dishwasher, ironing, polishing and much more.
The ideal housekeeper is a hard worker with an eye for detail, always keeping an eye on what needs to be done and an attention to detail as well as initiative to know what needs to be done without always being told.
Live In Housekeeper Recruitment in the Cotswolds
Due to the remoteness of the Cotswolds in its beautiful countryside setting, it can often be easier for the employer and employee to have a live-in housekeeper arrangement. This is where your housekeeper lives on your property with you in self-contained accommodation – such as a property on your land or a separate part of the home.
The cost of this accommodation can be somewhat reflected in the pay, as there will be less living costs such as rent and bills, travel and in some cases food if you choose to provide this. We are happy to advise on this if you have never had a live in housekeeper before.
Live in housekeepers can also allow for flexible working hours within reason, should you need assistance at short notice – which can be paid back in time or money. Ideal if you have a last-minute guest or dinner arrangement!
Leading Housekeeper Recruitment Agency in the Cotswolds
The Graham Agency has been operating for over thirty years and are experts in housekeeper recruitment. We can guide you through the recruitment process and will do all the hard work for you so you only have to review a curated selection of the very best candidates for the role.
We’ll discuss the role with you in detail so we have a full understanding of what you are looking for and can create the best shortlist of candidates for you to review and interview. We can help with confidentiality agreements, CRB checks and advise on employment regulations.
We will only consider applicants that have had at least two years in a similar role so that they can hit the ground running and provide you with excellent service and hopefully a long-standing professional relationship.
If you are looking to start housekeeper recruitment in the Cotswolds, please get in touch and we’ll help match you with the perfect candidates for the role.