Housekeeper

Cooper Golding; George Nympton; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A household management service in North Devon is seeking a Live-in Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and provide care within the estate. The role includes daily housekeeping, grocery shopping, and caring for pets while ensuring children's safety. Ideal candidates are organized, child and pet friendly, with a clean driving license. A competitive salary of up to £37,000 per annum is offered, alongside provided accommodation, making this a desirable position for the right individual.

Benefits

Accommodation provided on site

Responsibilities

• Carry out all housekeeping duties
• Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy
• Daily cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms
• Knowledge of cleaning products and usage
• Polishing, vacuuming, laundry, ironing
• Driving for shopping and school runs
• Occasional cooking for the family
• Looking after pets and housesitting
• Occasional overnight childminding
• Experience with fine art and antiques maintenance

Skills

Child and pet friendly

Clean driving licence

Organisation

Ability to use own initiative

Good communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Our client is looking for a Housekeeper to join their household staff and look after their country estate in North Devon.

Job Title : Live-in Housekeeper

Hours : Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (Flexibility needed as occasional weekend hours)

Accommodation provided on site

Salary : Up to £37000 per annum

Responsibilities of the Housekeeper will include :

Carry out all housekeeping duties

Making sure the home is kept clean and tidy

Daily cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms

Cleaning with knowledge of products and usage, polishing, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, window cleaning, making beds

Driving - shopping and occasional school runs plus after school clubs

Occasional cooking for family when required

Looking after pets from time to time and housesitting

Occasional overnight childminding

Experience of care and maintenance of fine art and antiques is preferable

Skills required of the Housekeeper :

Must be child and pet friendly

Clean driving licence

Organisation

Ability to use own initiative, and able to spot what needs doing

Good communication skills and able to work within a team

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality at all times