Household Assistant job (M/F) in Madeira, Funchal, Portugal
Job description
A family recently relocated in Madeira is seeking a highly organised and proactive Household Assistant / Home Support professional to oversee the full day-to-day running of their residence.
This is a full-time, long-term position for a candidate who takes genuine ownership of a home and maintains consistently high standards with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping of a private residence (approx. 447 sqm), maintained to a high standard
- Complete wardrobe management, including care of delicate fabrics (cashmere, silk, etc.)
- Bed making, linen management, and overall presentation of all living spaces
- Oversight of deep cleaning (bathrooms, showers, general upkeep)
- Grocery shopping, stocking, and kitchen organisation
- Preparation of fresh, healthy, and balanced meals
- Running errands, managing deliveries, and handling day-to-day logistics
- Light household administration (appointments, bookings, coordination)
- Preparing the home for guests and providing occasional support during visits
- Maintaining a calm, structured, and well-run home environment.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role within private households
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage a home independently
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-driven
- Discreet, calm, and professional
- Confident in healthy cooking and household organisation
- Comfortable in a household-focused role with only occasional, supervised presence around a young child
- Fluent in English; Portuguese is a strong advantage
- Driving licence preferred
Work conditions
- Position: Household Assistant / Home Support
- Location: Madeira, Funchal, Portugal
- Live-in option available if required.
- This is a full-time role (5 to 6 days per week), with flexibility required depending on the family’s schedule.
- Occasional travel may be requested.
Salary
Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am a highly motivated and adaptable professional with excellent organisational and communication skills. After over 10 years in the yachting industry, I decided to transfer my skills to a land-based role and contribute to sourcing talented individuals for the luxury sector. Skilled at understanding a position, talent, and a client’s needs, I focus on finding the ideal match and building lasting relationships. I value high-quality service for both my clients and candidates.
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