For household professionals · Surrey · Sussex · Kent
Registering with MyHome Lifestyles is not like registering with an agency. It is the beginning of a personal, professional relationship — one built on knowing you properly and representing you honestly.
Roles we place
Why register with us
Most agencies collect CVs. We collect people. There is a significant difference between the two — and it is the difference that determines whether your registration leads to a placement you are proud of, or a position you tolerate.
When you register with MyHome Lifestyles, we meet you in person. We spend time understanding your experience, your working style, the environments in which you have thrived and the ones in which you have not. We learn what you are looking for — and we are honest with you about whether we can find it.
When we introduce you to a client family, we do not send your CV with a covering note. We present you — your character, your background, your strengths and your professional reputation — and we stand behind that introduction completely. Our recommendation is the most valuable thing we can give either side of any placement.
That is what genuine representation looks like. And it is what you can expect from us.
We will always tell you about a position and discuss your interest before sharing any information about you with a client family. Nothing is shared without your explicit agreement.
Every client we work with has been visited by us at their home. We know their household, their standards and their character — which means we can tell you honestly whether a position is the right fit for you.
We handle salary discussions professionally and discreetly — representing your interests fairly and ensuring the arrangement works well for both sides before any introduction is made.
Our involvement does not end when you start. We check in after your first week, after your first month, and remain available throughout the placement. If anything is not working, we are your first point of contact.
Once you are on our register, you stay on it for as long as you wish. If a placement ends and you need a new position, we pick up immediately — no new registration process, no starting from scratch.
The roles we place
Full time, part time, live-in, live-out, housekeeper-cook, housekeeper-PA and housekeeper-nanny — all types of housekeeping role across Surrey and Sussex.
Sole charge, live-in, live-out, newborn specialist, after-school and nanny-housekeeper roles for families across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
Family daily cooking, formal entertaining and specialist dietary requirements — part time and full time private chef roles for exceptional cooks with private household experience.
Senior household management, estate coordination and live-in domestic couple placements for larger properties and UHNW principals across the region.
Virtual and home-based PA support, diary management, household administration and executive assistant roles for professional families across Surrey and Sussex.
We occasionally place candidates into highly specialist roles through our Bespoke programme — lifestyle managers, personal assistants to UHNW principals and household management consultants.
What we offer you
Every candidate we register is met personally — in person where possible, or by video call. This is not a tick-box exercise. It is the foundation of everything that follows. We cannot represent you properly without knowing you properly.
We will tell you honestly what we can and cannot find for you, what the current market looks like for your profile, and what would make you more or less placeable. We are not a flattery service. We are a professional one.
Many of the positions we fill are never advertised publicly — the families we work with value complete discretion. Registration with us is the only way to be considered for these roles. Our register is active and consulted for every new search we undertake.
When we introduce you to a client family, we present you properly — your experience, your character, your strengths and the reasons we believe the match is right. This is not a CV drop. It is a considered, confident recommendation backed by twenty years of placement experience.
We handle salary discussions on your behalf — professionally and discreetly. We know the current market rates for every role type we place, and we will advise you honestly on what is achievable and advocate for you throughout the negotiation.
We check in after your first week and first month in any new role. We are available throughout your placement. If anything is not working — on either side — we are your first point of contact, and we will handle it with the same professionalism we bring to every other part of the relationship.
Our standards
We maintain a small, active register of genuinely exceptional household professionals. We do not register everyone who applies, and we are honest with candidates whose profile does not match what our clients need.
The standard we hold for our candidates is the same standard we hold for ourselves — professional, discreet, reliable and genuinely excellent at what they do. If that describes you, we would very much like to speak with you.
The qualities below are not a checklist. They are the characteristics we consistently observe in the candidates who go on to build long, successful careers in private households through our register.
Private household work is different from commercial or hotel environments in ways that matter. We look for candidates who understand this and have the experience to demonstrate it.
We contact references directly — not just collect letters. We speak to previous employers and ask specific, probing questions. Strong references from long-term placements are the single most important indicator of success.
Discretion is not a skill. It is a character trait. We look for candidates who understand intuitively what discretion means in a private household — not those who list it on a CV as an afterthought.
The families we work with are looking for someone to stay — not someone to fill a gap. Long-term placements are our norm. We represent candidates who are looking for the same.
We process or verify DBS checks for all candidates on our register. This is non-negotiable for childcare roles and strongly recommended for all household positions.
Step by step
Complete the registration form on our Candidates page, or email us directly at happytohelp@myhome-lifestyles.co.uk with a brief introduction — who you are, your experience and what you are looking for. You do not need to send a formal CV at this stage. A clear, honest introduction is all we need to begin.
A member of our team will call you to discuss your background in more detail — your experience, the types of households you have worked in, the role type you are looking for, your availability and your location preferences. This is a conversation, not an interview. We want to understand you properly before we meet.
We arrange a personal meeting — in person where possible, or by video call if geography or timing makes that more practical. This typically lasts 45–60 minutes. We discuss your full work history, your professional strengths, your preferences and your non-negotiables. We also talk honestly about what we can and cannot offer you.
We verify your references by speaking directly to your previous employers. We confirm your DBS status — and arrange processing if required. We confirm your right to work in the UK. We review your work history in full. Only once this process is complete do we add you to our active register.
This thoroughness is not a formality. It is the foundation of the trust that client families place in us — and in you.
From registration, you are on our active register and considered for every new search we undertake that matches your profile. When a suitable position arises, we will contact you to discuss it before sharing any information about you with the client family. You always have the option to decline a position at this stage — without any pressure.
When we identify a match, we introduce you to the client family — properly, with the full weight of our professional recommendation behind you. We then arrange a meet and greet in the client's home before the first working day. We are present or available throughout this stage, and we follow up after your first week and month in the role.
Your privacy
We handle your personal information with the same discretion and professionalism we bring to every aspect of our service. Your details are held securely, used only for the purpose of finding you suitable employment, and never shared without your explicit agreement.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and fully compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. You have the right to request, amend or remove your information from our register at any time by contacting us directly.
We discuss every position with you before sharing any information about you with a client family. You decide whether to proceed.
We do not post your details on public job boards. You are represented privately and professionally — not advertised.
When we discuss a vacancy with you, we do not share identifiable information about the client family until you have agreed to proceed.
Email us and we will remove your details from our register immediately. No questions, no obligation, no delay.
Common questions
Yes, completely free. There is no charge to register with us, no subscription fee and no commission taken from your salary. We are paid by our client families — your registration and placement costs you nothing.
From initial contact to being on our active register typically takes 1–2 weeks — including the personal meeting, reference verification and DBS confirmation. We move at a pace that respects your time while ensuring the process is done properly.
Most candidates are introduced to a suitable household within 4–12 weeks of registration. The timescale depends on your availability, your location and the current demand for your role type. We will always give you an honest assessment of what to expect.
Yes. If you do not have a current DBS certificate, we can arrange processing as part of your registration. For childcare roles, an enhanced DBS is mandatory. For housekeeping and other roles, we strongly recommend one and will advise you accordingly.
No. We discuss every position with you before sharing your details with a client family. If a position does not suit you, you are under no pressure to proceed. We match carefully — which means we also respect your right to decline a position that is not right for you.
You are welcome to register with us while in your current role, and we will represent you confidentially. We will not contact your current employer without your permission. When you are ready to move, we will be ready to act.
We place candidates into households across Surrey, Sussex and Kent — and occasionally beyond for the right person in the right role. Tell us your location preferences at registration and we will match you accordingly.
We remain available throughout every placement. If a position ends — for any reason — we will represent you again immediately and work to find your next role with the same care and speed we would give any candidate on our register.
What candidates say
I have registered with other agencies and the difference is the personal relationship. Alex visited me at home, took the time to understand my experience properly, and matched me to a family I have now been with for three years.
P.L. · Housekeeper · Surrey area · 3 years in placementMyHome Lifestyles represented me with the same care they show their clients. I felt confident that whoever I was placed with would be the right family for me. That confidence was well founded — and I know it came from Alex knowing both sides properly.
E.M. · Sole charge nanny · Sussex areaAfter 15 years in private households I know how rare it is to find an agency that truly understands this world. The families Alex works with are exceptional people. And she cares as much about the right fit for us as she does for them.
R.T. · Estate housekeeper · Kent area · 15 years on our registerSalary reference
Market rates for household roles across Surrey and Sussex. We advise all candidates on current benchmarks at registration.
If you are an experienced household professional looking for your next placement with a family who will value you properly — we would like to hear from you.
Registration is free, confidential and begins with a conversation. There is no pressure and no obligation. Simply a frank, professional discussion about who you are and what you are looking for.
Already on our register and looking for a new position? Email us or call 0333 772 3023 — we will pick up where we left off. No new application required.
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