Live-In Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook near Whitsbury, New Forest, Hampshire
A lovely, informal family is looking to hire a kind and helpful Housekeeper/Cook who is passionate about making a home shine.
This role involves assisting a family in a beautiful country house with two adults and two school-age children (10+) in keeping their house organised and tidy. You should be a confident cook, capable of preparing meals for the family from time to time. Responsibilities will also include house-sitting and caring for pets when needed.
The home has recently undergone a refurbishment, making it a delightful space to maintain. Whilst two part time cleaners are already employed for weekly cleaning, you will be responsible for ensuring the house remains tidy throughout the rest of the week.
The family is warm, kind, and welcoming, seeking someone long-term who will feel like part of the family.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Ensuring the cleanliness of the house with the help of two part time cleaners
Running errands and providing occasional school runs
Cooking meals for the family and informal entertainment as needed
Shopping (ordering online and visiting local suppliers)
Laundry and ironing, with support from one other cleaner
Caring for pets when needed (1 dog, 7 sheep, and 2 peacocks)
House sitting covering holidays and short breaks including weekends
Completing ad hoc tasks as required
A car and mobile phone are provided for work purposes.
It is essential that you have experience and recent longevity in a similar role with references to prove this.
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 GPA, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, predominantly Monday to Friday but typically including some weekend work. Weekday hours into early evening.
Accommodation Provided: A brand-new three-bedroom property with a family bathroom and en suite, garage and garden in a small new housing development. The property is about a 43-minute drive away. Partners considered, sorry, no pets. Bills will be paid by the family.
Start Date: When the right person is found
Job ID: 125485
Contact: Shannon Anderson (shannon@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)