Family in London looking for an experienced live in Domestic Couple to join their household.
The family lives in a large house five story’s high so you must be someone that is very used to working in a similar sized home. The family has 2 young children and has a nanny. There's no pet for the moment but might get a dog / cat at some point so you must like pets and happy to look after them.
As the Housekeeper / Cook you will be responsible for all the cleaning and upkeep of the house to an immaculate condition, all the family laundry, ironing, organisation of the family wardrobes, silverware polishing, cooking fresh healthy family meals, nursery duties and helping the nanny when required.
AS the driver / handyman , you will be driving on a daily basis (airports trips, school trips.), helping with the housekeeping, liaising with contractors, be providing access and supervision for routine maintenance agents on site, do general handyman repairs, have an understanding of the security and technical routine aspects of the house to ensure the efficient operating of the house, and do the shopping and the gardening.
Requirements :
EU passport (there will be some travelling with the family)
DBS check
You should be experienced as a Domestic Couple for at least 6 years with suitable and checkable references, or at least have solid housekeeping experience in private households.
Drivers licence for one of you with a good experience of driving in central London
Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Flexible and available
Positive attitude
Enjoy working along other staff
Enthusiastic, proactive , and upbeat people as it is an energetic family
Understand concepts like being anticipatory, friendly not familiar, and discreet
The staff accommodation is self contained at the property and it comprised of your own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen area.
Days/Hours
This role is 6 days or 5.5 days a week, full time with long hours when the family is in the residence and less hours when they are travelling.
There should be some flexibility on days off. You could sometimes be required to work on weekends in lieu of another day off.
This is a long term position.
Package Offered
Between £800 - £950 net per week per couple, depending on background and experience.
Interview/Start date
The family is interviewing now, looking for the right couple to start beginning of August. Starting date flexible, until September.
To apply please email us your CVs (one for each person) or apply via the link.