Household Personal Assistants

Are you looking for help managing the general administration of your household and personal affairs? Nannies Matter can match your family with a personal household assistant who is organised, diligent and the perfect fit for your needs. Our personal assistants can help you with the everyday tasks that you simply do not have the time to do.

We provide our personal home assistant services to families and high-net-worth individuals based across the home counties of Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

We understand the needs of every family are different, which is why we provide bespoke services that are tailored to meet your requirements. We pride ourselves on achieving the perfect match between candidate and household, and ensuring you are able to find a household personal assistant that will provide the right amount of support for you.

To find out more about our private personal assistant and household management services in the home counties, contact Nannies Matter. Call our friendly team on 0800 121 4881 or complete our online contact form and we will be in touch.

What Does Personal Assistant Mean?

Unlike other household staff who may focus on specific tasks like cleaning or childcare, a personal assistant provides comprehensive support. They can handle a broad range of administrative and personal tasks to ensure everything runs seamlessly.

• General administration: your personal assistant can take charge of the household’s paperwork, take calls for you, and keep up with urgent emails. This minimises disruptions but ensures that important messages reach you when you are ready to hear them.
• Household management: an assistant plays a crucial role in the home by ensuring that all household operations are planned and executed efficiently.  This may involve scheduling regular maintenance, managing service appointments, and keeping the household calendar up-to-date. This can also include managing household staff if you already have several people working at your residence.
• Personal errands and affairs: from booking your next holiday to keeping track of family birthdays and special events, a personal assistant can handle your plans outside of work so you do not have to worry about organising your free time.

Experienced personal assistants are professional and adaptable, adjusting their methods to suit the dynamic needs of your household. The right person can streamline your day-to-day and reduce your stress by taking over the management of routine tasks. This allows you and your family to focus on spending quality time together, pursuing personal interests, and enjoying a balanced life.

What Are the Typical Working Hours for a Private Household Assistant?

Personal assistants are typically employed on a full-time basis, and typically work 35 to 40 hours per week. The standard schedule usually runs from Monday to Friday and covers the core hours from 9 AM to 5 or 6 PM. This arrangement ensures that the assistant is available during key hours to manage tasks such as appointments, errands, and overall household coordination.

For families that require less support, part-time options are available. Part-time assistants work from 20 to 30 hours per week. They might work only mornings, afternoons, or select days of the week, depending on what tasks need to be covered and the family's schedule.

One of the benefits of hiring a household personal assistant is flexibility in scheduling. Custom schedules can be arranged to fit specific needs, such as early mornings, late evenings, or weekend availability, especially when the family's schedule involves irregular hours or frequent events. This adaptability is crucial for maintaining an orderly home that aligns with your family's dynamic lifestyle.

There may be instances where you require your assistant to work overtime - for example, during special events like parties, family gatherings, or extensive travel preparations. You should discuss this with your candidates, including any additional compensation or compensatory time-off arrangements, and make sure to inform them well in advance of these events. Clear communication ensures that both parties are aligned and satisfied with the terms.

The working hours of a household personal assistant might also vary seasonally. For example, during school holidays or when planning for significant events like weddings or major anniversaries, you might require their services more than usual.

Why Choose Nannies Matter?

Nannies Matter can help you find a personal assistant who can tailor their services to suit your family. Each candidate is highly experienced in personal assistant work and has an extremely professional manner, meaning they will easily pick up tasks and complete them quickly and efficiently.

The role a household personal assistant will play depends entirely on your needs. However, their typical duties will include:

• Scheduling household maintenance
• Running household errands
• Caring for pets and animals
• Shopping
• Answering calls
• Managing housekeeping
• Scheduling and managing calendars
• General household organisation
• Administration
• Emails
• Bookkeeping
• Travel assistance

We can supply personal assistants to work from 20 to 60 hours a week, according to your preference. The hours you will need depend on how much assistance you need with the general administration and running of your household and personal matters. We can discuss a schedule and help you to plan to make sure all your needs are met.

We have a strict vetting process that ensures any candidates we work with meet the high standards that our clients have come to expect from us.

Simply contact the team at Nannies Matter to inform us of your requirements, then we will find the right candidates for you. We have an extensive checklist that we can go through with you to ensure that all of your requirements are met.

Our team is available to speak with you - either over the phone, via email or in person in your home - to make sure we understand your needs and can identify appropriate candidates.

Contact Us Today

Get in touch today to arrange an initial meeting about the household, family and personal assistant services you require. During our introduction, we can speak to you to get a better understanding of your requirements.

Alternatively, if you are a professional looking for private household PA jobs, contact our team and find out how we can help you find a job.

Our offices are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM; however, we are happy to contact you at weekends and evenings if that is more convenient for you. Call us on 0800 121 4881 or fill in our online contact form to get started.