About the Role
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