How to write a job spec that attracts the right domestic professional
Ubuntu Home Staffing 6 October 2026 5 min readA clear, honest job spec saves you interviews and helps the right candidate recognise themselves in the role. Here is how to write one.
A job spec is not paperwork. It is the first conversation you have with a candidate, and it decides whether the right person replies.
Start with the household, not the job title
Describe who lives in the home and what the day actually looks like. "Two working parents, one toddler and a gran who needs company in the afternoons" tells a candidate far more than "general worker wanted".
Be specific about duties
List the work in plain language:
- Daily cleaning and laundry for a four-bedroom home
- Cooking dinner on weekdays
- Collecting a 7-year-old from school at 14:00
- Occasional weekend hours, agreed a week in advance
Vague duties lead to mismatched expectations in month one. Specific duties let a candidate say yes with confidence.
Name your non-negotiables honestly
If the role is live-in, say so. If you need someone with a driver's licence, say so. Requirements hidden until the interview waste your time and the candidate's taxi fare.
State the offer clearly
Give the salary range, working hours, days off and whether transport or accommodation is included. Candidates compare offers. A fair, transparent offer attracts people who are serious about staying.
Close with how to apply
Tell the candidate exactly what to send: their profile, an updated CV, certified ID and police clearance. A short checklist is easier to follow than a paragraph.
Written well, a job spec does the first round of screening for you.