Live-in Housekeeper Job in Gloucestershire
A lovely new client of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a live-in Housekeeper to support them in their beautiful farmhouse residence near Tetbury. The client is a single, older gentleman who is looking for a kind, reliable, and easy-going individual to assist with the smooth running of the household.
The property is an 8-bedroom farmhouse, although the rooms are not always in use. The role will include general housekeeping, light cooking, and household organisation, ensuring the home is kept clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The client’s family frequently visit at weekends, so assistance with preparing and changing bed linen will be required when they leave.
Duties include:
- General cleaning and housekeeping
- Laundry and ironing
- Changing and maintaining bed linen, particularly after weekend family visits
- Grocery shopping and household provisioning
- Simple cooking and meal preparation
- Light administrative and household tasks
- Organising and maintaining household order
- For full-time candidates, extra duties such as light gardening or cooking duties
The client has a friendly Labrador and some chickens, so the ideal candidate must be pet-friendly and comfortable in a rural setting.
The ideal candidate:
- Kind, calm, and easy-going personality
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative
- Reliable and confident working independently
- Comfortable in a countryside environment with animals
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred
Accommodation: Large en-suite bedroom with a private television area.
Working week: Monday – Friday
Hours: Open to part-time and full-time candidates (25 - 40 hours per week)
Salary: Depending on experience
Start date: As soon as the right candidate is found
Job ID: 222130