Live in Couple Job in Buckinghamshire
A lovely returning professional client of Greycoat Lumleys are looking for a Live in Couple to join their family home. They have 2 teenagers aged 17 & 15 years old who are both at Boarding School during the week and 2 dogs. This position is a lovely role and the working week is Monday – Friday, with occasional work at the weekend.
A part time Cleaner and a Formal Gardener are also employed on a part time basis.
The property consists of 3 acres of garden which includes herbaceous boarders, hedges and flower beds. The main property has 6 large bedrooms. Their in-laws live on a self-contained cottage on the estate.
The Mother lives in New York and so the family (apart from the in-laws) are abroad for approximately 30 weeks a year.
Duties to include but not limited to.
Garden maintenance (lawn mowing, hedge trimming etc)
Tennis Court & Swimming pool maintenance
Handyman duties (basic repairs and DIY)
Driving duties (school and airport runs)
Housekeeping
Laundry and Ironing
Shopping & running errands
Managing the house
Pet care
Simple family cooking a couple of times a week
Occasionally helping the in-laws with meal preparation
Occasional weekend babysitting (if required)
Security
House and pet sitting
The idea Couple would be child and pet friendly, experienced, proactive, cheerful, easy going and able to take initiative.
Start date: May
Working days: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
Hours: 8:30pm – 5:30pm
Accommodation: newly furbished one bedroom cottage, approximately 1,000sq, with separate entrance. Pets welcome.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Gross combined, depending on experience
Driving: Ideally both to drive
Job Reference: 132234
Responsible Consultant: Georgia Lester