If a private individual engages a cleaner, they of course have every right to inspect the work afterwards and to ensure it meets their standards. In all the little jobs like this I've had, I'm sure the person employing me had a look, and they were obviously satisfied as I never had any complaints, in fact the friends of the clients wanted me to 'do' for them as well. But there was nothing 'official' about it, and no forms to fill in etc. or any pressure, except to get the job done in the time allotted.

The holiday barn job was for a friend, and the 'feedback' was from the guests who stayed in it. Their reviews were always positive about the cleanliness. The friend was very pleased with our work. My husband and I make a great team. :)

The only officialdom was the blinking Tax form for the self-employed. This has to be done in addition to one's Tax affairs as an employee, and it's extremely complicated due to HMRC's dreadful website. Most of it wasn't applicable to us, but the wretched page wouldn't move on unless one entered something in every box. But the box wouldn't accept zero. I had to phone for help. (Nice lady, very kind and helpful,luckily) One gets fined £100 if one doesn't submit the form on time. Thank the Lord we've finished with all that! (I'm too decrepit to work nowadays)