3 Things to Know Before Applying For a New Housekeeper Job

Are you seeking your next domestic role in London?

Applying for any job requires a balance of enthusiasm and passion, mixed with experience and any training or qualifications you need to complete the job to a high standard. But when it comes to housekeeper jobs in London, there are a few other things you need to consider beyond your suitability for the role.

In this blog, our team of domestic recruitment specialists have pulled together 3 things that we think you should know – or at least think about – before applying for a housekeeper position. And the first is a real make-or-break decision…

1. The difference between live-in and live-out – and which works best for you

If you’re familiar with the domestic job market in London and other cities, then you may already be familiar with live-in vs. live-out positions.

When you take on a live-in housekeeper role, you are given a room and a place to live within the home of your employer. Not only do you work for them, but you become a part of the home and an extension of the family.

This comes with benefits and challenges, both of which you need to consider. If you accept a live-in role, you won’t have to commute or pay for your own accommodation. However, you will likely find that the employer expects you to be more flexible and potentially work unsociable hours or be on hand during ad hoc periods.

Make sure you know if living in is something you want, or if you’d rather take on a live-out position and have a home away from your workplace, before applying for jobs.

2. What responsibilities you are willing and able to take on

Is there anything that you can – or want to – offer on top of the standard housekeeping duties?

One of the great things about domestic roles is that they are often incredibly open and versatile – something that benefits both employer and employee. In many cases, housekeepers will also take on childcare duties at the end of the school day, finesse their cooking skills with family meals, and undertake work outside the house as well as inside.

As part of any application, it is important to showcase and outline any skills that you have beyond what’s expected for the role. Where possible, try and match this with the skills requested and preferred in the job advert!

3. What you can do to make your application stand out (for all the right reasons)?

Finally, what can you do to make your application stand out? This is where you need to consider wording and remember that you are applying to become a part of the employer’s family and home life.

All of our clients and all prospective employers expect professionalism and discretion and value those who can perform their jobs while remaining personable and easy to get on with.

Good housekeeper roles offer an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a family’s home life and can be exceptionally rewarding for the right applicants. For more advice on how to apply for and find your dream role, get in touch with The Graham Agency team.