Live in Couple Job on Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire Border
An exciting newly created vacancy for a Domestic Couple to join a lovely couple who have 3 children aged 11, 8 & 3.5 years old. They reside in a beautiful 6,500 sq property nestled within beautiful countryside yet within a 10-minute drive of bustling Henley-on-Thames. The garden consists of 25 acres with a tennis court and swimming pool. They also have a Dog and a Cat.
Duties include:
General housekeeping; cleaning, washing, ironing, etc
Childcare support (assisting Mum, who is very hands on)
Assisting with family meal preparation
House maintenance - window cleaning, rubbish removal etc.
Handyman duties – basic repairs, changing bulbs etc
Liaising with contractors
Tennis court and Pool maintenance
Gardening - lawn care, watering plants, weeding, hedge trimming etc (formal gardeners come twice a week)
Driving duties (driving the children to school and activities, airport & station runs etc)
Vehicle maintenance - basic checks, tyres, oil levels, cleaning etc
House & pet sitting when the family are away
Running errands: parcel collection, shopping, dry cleaning etc.
Occasional babysitting & proxy parenting when required
The principals are looking for a reliable, proactive, child friendly and communicative couple to become part of their family and stay with them long-term.
Start date: Flexible for the right Couple
Working week: Tuesday to Saturday OR Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work occasional weekends when required
Hours: 7.30am - 7.30pm with a 2 - 2 .5 hour break in the middle.
Accommodation: 1 bedroom annex with an en-suite bedroom and large, light, stylish kitchen diner/living room. There is a fenced garden. It is tucked away behind hidden doors and overlooks the garden. Pets might be considered.
Driving: Ideally both must drive
Salary: £80,000 gross annual salary, negotiable depending on experience
Job reference number: 116919
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester