Live in Couple Job in Somerset
An exciting vacancy for a Domestic Couple to join a lovely young couple who have 3 children (9, 7 & 3 years old). They reside a beautiful 7,000 sq property within a 30-acre estate (9 acres of garden and fields) in stunning Somerset. Aside from the main 6-bedroom house, there are 4 other cottages on the estate.
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, changing light bulbs, basic repairs, rubbish removal etc.
- Liaising with contractors
- Gardening - lawn care, watering plants, weeding, hedge trimming etc (a gardening team is employed 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 sitting when the family are away
- Running errands: parcel collection, shopping, dry cleaning etc.
- Occasional babysitting
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: ideally January, but flexible for the right couple
Working week: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work occasional weekends when required
Hours: approx. 40 hours a week (hours are negotiable for the right couple)
Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage with private driveway and garden. Pets might be considered. Bills included.
Driving: Ideally both must drive
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester
Job Number: 190937