Driveway Cleaning jobs in Sprowston

Private Household Support

Location: Melbourne, DerbyshirePay: £15 per hourHours: Flexible – part-time opportunities available

The Opportunity

A private household in Melbourne, Derbyshire is looking for reliable, capable people to help with the day-to-day running, organisation and care of the home and property.

Rather than recruiting for one fixed role, we are looking to fulfil a range of household requirements.

You do not need to be able to do everything on this list.

We are interested in hearing from individuals or couples who can take responsibility for one or several areas. Depending on the people we find, the work could ultimately be divided between one person, a couple, or several part-time people.

When applying, simply tell us which areas you are confident and experienced in.

1. Housekeeping & Cleaning

• General household cleaning
• Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
• Vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Making and changing beds
• Periodic deep cleaning
• Keeping rooms clean, tidy and presentable
• Preparing guest bedrooms
• Cleaning and resetting rooms after guests
• Internal window cleaning where practical
• General household tidying

2. Laundry & Household Organisation

• Washing and drying
• Ironing and folding
• Changing and organising bed linen
• Wardrobe organisation
• Cupboard and drawer organisation
• Household sorting and decluttering
• Organising storage areas
• Keeping household supplies stocked
• Receiving and putting away household deliveries
• Helping maintain an organised and well-run home

3. Food Shopping & Food Preparation

• Grocery shopping
• Keeping food supplies stocked
• Fridge, freezer and cupboard organisation
• Meal planning
• Preparing straightforward, healthy home-cooked food
• Preparing lunches, salads and evening meals
• Food preparation in advance
• Batch cooking
• Freezer organisation
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Occasional food preparation for family or guests

A professional chef is not required. We are looking for someone who enjoys preparing good everyday food.

4. Garden & Outdoor Areas

• Lawn mowing
• Weeding
• Watering and plant care
• General garden maintenance
• Hedge and shrub maintenance
• Leaf clearing
• Seasonal garden jobs
• Keeping paths and entrances tidy
• Outdoor furniture care
• Pressure washing where appropriate
• Keeping sheds, garages and outdoor storage organised
• General outdoor tidying

Specialist gardening and tree work can be undertaken by external contractors.

5. Household & Property Maintenance

• General practical jobs around the home
• Basic DIY
• Minor repairs
• Touch-up painting
• Hanging pictures and shelves
• Furniture assembly and minor repairs
• Changing light bulbs
• Checking doors, gates and locks
• Identifying maintenance issues
• Keeping tools and equipment organised
• Meeting tradespeople and providing access
• Helping arrange appropriate contractors
• Keeping track of outstanding household maintenance

Qualified tradespeople would always be used for electrical, gas, plumbing and other specialist work.

6. Cars, Bins & General Property Care

• Washing cars
• Cleaning and vacuuming vehicle interiors
• Keeping driveways and parking areas tidy
• Putting bins and recycling out
• Keeping bin areas clean
• Taking in parcels and deliveries
• Moving and organising household items
• General property checks
• Helping care for the property when the household is away

Who We’re Looking For

Formal private-household experience isn’t essential for every part of the work.

We’re particularly interested in people who are:

• Trustworthy and reliable
• Friendly and respectful
• Naturally organised
• Practical
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to use initiative
• Good communicators
• Respectful of privacy
• Proud of doing a job properly
• Looking for regular, potentially long-term work

A driving licence would be beneficial for some of the responsibilities.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Please tell us:

• Which sections above you could confidently take responsibility for
• Approximately how many hours per week you are looking for and how you would arrange those hours against tasks
• Your previous relevant experience
• Whether you have a driving licence
• Whether you are applying individually or with a partner
• Your general availability

You do not need to fulfil every area.

We are open to finding the right combination of people to create a reliable team around the household.

up to £15 per hour.

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person