Live in Housekeeper (DB878) (contract)

  • Job Reference: DB878
  • Date Posted: 8 January 2025
  • Recruiter: HomeOrganisers Ltd
  • Location: Crowborough, East Sussex
  • Salary: £35,000
  • Sector: Domestic
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: 2 months
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Job Description for live-in Housekeeper in Rotherfield, East Sussex (Contract)

Position: Contract (initial 2-month contract)

Job Reference: DB878

Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper

Location: Rotherfield, East Sussex

Number of Children: adult children, sometimes visit at weekends.

Pets: 2 dogs, a giant schnauzer, and a miniature schnauzer.

Salary: £ 35,000 gross per annum, pro rata.

Holiday: Pro rata statutory holiday

Start Date: ASAP

Hours Required: 8-12 and 4-8pm - Monday to Friday

Driver: Yes, car provided for use on duty

Live-in accommodation: Separate annex, private bathroom, Kitchenette, sitting/bedroom, wifi

Summary:

This is a lovely 2, possibly longer, live-in Housekeeper role with a lovely family in Rotherfield, East Sussex.

Mum is planning a long trip, and we are looking for someone to take care of the house and also the dogs. Both dogs are much loved, and Mum describes the Giant Schnauzer, in particular, as loving and needing company. It's essential in this role, that you love dogs and are very comfortable around 2 very friendly dogs.

They live in a large country house with a large garden,5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A cleaner is employed

Duties will include:

  • Some cleaning
  • laundry
  • bed changing
  • shopping (food and household items)
  • dog walking and dog care
  • some cooking, but limited amount

This role will suit you if you are a capable, flexible person who gets on with dogs and has experience working in a similar role. This is an informal household, and you will be discrete and be interested in working in a quiet country setting. Someone who can cook to a good standard would be preferred.

HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for this Contract position. Along with your CV, you must also have an up-to-date DBS and be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last / current employer professional referees that are immediately contactable.

Apply for this job Please quote job reference number DB878.