6231 — Housekeepers and related occupations

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What this occupation covers

Housekeepers and related workers perform domestic cleaning and other housekeeping tasks within private households, hotels, schools, hostels and other non-private households.

Typical duties


controls the purchase and storing of food, cleaning materials, linen and other household supplies

maintains household records

performs a variety of domestic tasks including food preparation and service, cleaning and laundry

assists employer in washing, dressing, packing and other personal activities

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. NVQs/SVQs and other vocational qualifications in hospitality and catering at levels 2 and 3 are available.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations