Live in Full-Time / Live in Part-Time Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Live-in All Rounder Housekeeper to support a friendly family in Dorset with diverse responsibilities including housekeeping, meal preparation, and dog care. The ideal candidate will enjoy a varied role and be open to learning in a supportive environment, with accommodation provided in a self-contained flat.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Varied responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage laundry, cooking, and pet care.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on housekeeping, including laundry and unpacking.
• Care for dogs, prepare simple meals, and run errands.
• Meet and greet guests and manage home organization.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Live-in All rounder Housekeeper Job, Dorset

The client will also consider a part time, Live in Weekend Housekeeper

We have a wonderful opportunity for someone who likes a varied role and has a love for dogs to work for an informal and friendly family.

You will be supported by two other housekeepers to keep this beautiful estate looking its best.

The family are looking for a switched on housekeeper training can also be given for someone who has less experience in private households.

Duties include:

• Hands-on Housekeeping, Laundry and ironing and wardrobe management, including unpacking suitcases.

• Helping to prepare simple meals on occasion this is a bonus and not a necessity if someone does not wish to cook

• Care for the dogs when they are in residence and pet sitting when the principals are not in residence (shared with the other staff).

• Unpacking deliveries and keeping on top of food and product stock.

• Running errands

• Organising the home

• Meeting and greeting guests

• Providing refreshments for owners and guests when needed.

The ideal person for the role is someone who has a positive and muck-in attitude. You will need to be flexible as overtime will be required when guests are in residence and you will get this time back in Lieu.

Days: 5 days over most weekends with two consecutive days off in the week.

When the principals are not in residence, it will be Monday – Friday and weekends off.

Hours: 40 hours, any overtime worked will be given back in Lieu. The client will also consider a part time, Live in Weekend Housekeeper

Accommodation – Large Self-contained flat within the main house.

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on cooking ability

Start: As soon as the right person is found

Job Number 112614

Consultant to contact: Vicky Smith

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