Housekeeper/Household Assistant

HOUSEKEEPER / HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT

Private household | Mandala, Blantyre

Working pattern:  Full-time, six days per week

Arrangement:  Live-in or live-out

Package:  Good salary and package for the right
person

Recruiter:  Outple, on behalf of a private
household

Closing:  Applications reviewed as received; the
vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is appointed

About the role

We are looking for more than someone to simply clean the
house. We would like to find someone who can become a trusted part of the household
and, over time, take responsibility for keeping the home running properly day
to day.

The ideal person will notice what needs to be done and get
it done: keeping the house clean and organised, managing laundry and ironing,
keeping the kitchen in order, preparing simple meals when needed, making sure
household supplies do not run out, and generally helping everything run
smoothly.

The adults in the house all work, so the aim is to find
someone we can trust to take ownership of the household rather than needing
instructions throughout the day.

This can become a very good long-term position for the right
person. We are prepared to pay well and agree a good overall package depending
on experience and responsibility. Accommodation on the property can also be
provided if wanted.

Our approach is simple: if you take good care of the
house and become someone we can rely on, we will make sure you are well looked
after too.

The household

The home is a comfortable three-bedroom villa in Mandala.

• Three
  working adults
• One
  independent child aged almost nine
• A
  full-time gardener who is already responsible for the garden and outside
  areas

This role is primarily focused on the inside of the home and
its day-to-day organisation.

Main responsibilities

• Keeping
  the house consistently clean, tidy and organised
• Proper
  cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas
• Understanding
  which cleaning products should be used safely on different surfaces
• Cleaning
  carefully without damaging furniture, clothing, appliances or finishes
• Washing
  dishes properly and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Washing,
  drying, folding and ironing clothes to a good standard
• Changing
  and washing bedding and towels
• Keeping
  household supplies organised and noticing when items need replacing
• Preparing
  basic meals when required
• Helping
  maintain good household routines
• Noticing
  jobs or problems that need attention and dealing with them appropriately
• Taking
  increasing responsibility for the smooth running of the home

Who we are looking for

We would particularly like to hear from someone who:

• Has
  previous housekeeping, domestic or hospitality experience
• Has
  high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Can
  wash and iron clothes properly
• Understands
  the safe and correct use of household cleaning products
• Is
  careful with other people’s belongings
• Can
  prepare basic meals
• Speaks
  and understands English well
• Is
  honest, dependable and punctual
• Is
  organised and able to manage their own workload
• Uses
  initiative and does not need constant supervision
• Takes
  pride in doing a job properly
• Is
  interested in a stable, long-term position with increasing responsibility

Previous employer references will be requested from
shortlisted candidates.

Working arrangement

The position is full-time, six days per week. It can be
either:

Live-out: Travel to and from the house each
working day.

Live-in: Accommodation can be provided on the
property if preferred. Separate staff rooms are available.

There is already a male gardener living on the property with
his family.

Salary and package

We are prepared to offer a good salary and strong overall
package for the right person. The exact package will depend on experience,
capability, whether the position is live-in or live-out, and the level of
responsibility the person is able to take on.

We are looking for someone we can trust for the long term
and are willing to reward someone who proves dependable, capable and able to
take ownership of the household.

How to apply

WhatsApp: +265 981 94 31 19

Please send:

1. Your
   name
2. Where
   you currently live
3. A
   short description of your previous housekeeping or household experience
4. Whether
   you would prefer to live in or travel to work
5. When
   you would be available to start

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further
information, an interview and previous employer references.

Outple will manage the initial applications and screening on
behalf of the household.

There is no fee to apply or participate in the recruitment
process.