Live-in housekeeper with EU passport in Poppel (Belgium)

About the job

Position

Live-in housekeeper with experience in childcare.

Household members

Family of 5, including 3 children (4, 9 and 13 years old).

Pets

No pets. Days & Hours: Live-in position from Monday to Saturday, finishing at 11:00 AM on Saturdays. Working hours to be agreed with the family, respecting legal rest periods. The housekeeper is welcome to stay at the family home during her days off. No overnight duties are required.

Start Date

Flexible, to be agreed with the family.

Salary

€1,800–€2,200 net per month, paid in 12 instalments, depending on experience and skills. Live-in accommodation and meals provided by the family. The candidate may also remain at the property during days off.

Duties

• The selected candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep and daily organisation of the household, ensuring the home is always clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Responsibilities will include general and deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe organisation and maintaining bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and common areas to a high standard.
• Experience with children is also important, as the family has three children and may require assistance with their daily routines and general care.
• The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a family environment, able to organise household tasks independently, anticipate the family's needs and maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a live-in housekeeper in private households, with excellent cleaning, laundry, ironing and household management skills.
• Experience with children is essential.
• The family is looking for someone with a pleasant personality, good character, a positive attitude and a genuinely caring nature.
• The candidate should be responsible, hardworking, discreet, honest, organised and trustworthy, with initiative and the ability to work independently.
• English is not required, if able to use a translation App is enough.
• Candidates must have EU citizenship or a valid Belgian residence permit allowing them to work legally in Belgium.
• Good references are essential.