Live-in Housekeeper/Companion in Hampstead -
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Location | Hampstead |
| Area | Hampstead, London All |
| Sector | Household Staff - Live-in Housekeeper |
| Salary | £50K – £55K gross per year |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | August 2026 |
| Advertiser | Aimee Perry |
| Job Ref | 111977 |
| Live-in | Yes |
| Job Views | 65 |
- Description
Our private clients are seeking an experienced Live-in Housekeeper / Companion to support an elderly couple living in a newly built retirement development in Hampstead. The role is primarily centred around high-end housekeeping and family cooking, whilst also providing companionship and day-to-day support to the principals. Professional carers attend the property two mornings per week and throughout the weekends for personal care duties, making this a complementary support role within an established care arrangement.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm. Weekends off; however, the successful candidate will be expected to remain living at the residence overnight. Should they wish to be away for a weekend, this can be accommodated with reasonable notice to allow alternative care arrangements to be made.
Duties will include –
- Full housekeeping and cleaning to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
- Administering medication five times daily as instructed
- Providing companionship and day-to-day support to the principals
- Assisting with general household tasks and offering practical help where required
- Monitoring the wellbeing of the principals and communicating any concerns appropriately
- Working collaboratively with the professional care team to ensure seamless support and a harmonious household
The ideal candidate will be –
An experienced Housekeeper / Companion with previous experience supporting elderly principals within a private household. Candidates should be confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals, possess excellent housekeeping skills and be comfortable administering medication. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with professional carers whilst also using their own initiative to provide reassurance, companionship and practical support throughout the day.
Start date: August 2026 (to allow for a handover)
Accommodation: Private en-suite bedroom provided
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 gross per annum DOE
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client
