Live In Housekeeper and Dog Nanny Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sussex is seeking a Live in Housekeeper/Dog Nanny for a mature couple's weekend residence. The ideal candidate should be organised and have experience in housekeeping and pet care. Key responsibilities include daily cleaning, laundry, and occasional cooking, while tending to their two dogs, one of which needs special attention. Accommodation and a suitable salary are provided, making this an attractive opportunity for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and pet care is essential.
• Organised and professional demeanor is required.
• Candidate must love dogs, including caring for elderly pets.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping and laundry, including special care for fabrics.
• Occasional cooking and kitchen support for the lady of the house.
• Pet sitting and care during the couple's travels.

Skills

Housekeeping

Pet care

Organisational skills

Laundry and ironing

Cooking

Job description

Live in Housekeeper/ Dog Nanny Job, Sussex

We have a wonderful position for an organised, professional, and experienced Housekeeper Cook to join a semi-formal household in Sussex. This is the weekend residence for a mature couple, with their two little dogs. The couple do have grown up children and a number of grandchildren who visit on occasion.

The candidate must love dogs. One dog is elderly and needs extra care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Daily housekeeping
• Care of marbles, wooden floors and tiles
• Laundry, linen and ironing
• Deep cleaning and seasonal changes
• Wardrobe management, care of fine fabrics and delicate clothing
• Taking clothes to the dry cleaning
• Daily organising of the home
• Kitchen support to the lady of the house
• Clearing up after evening meal
• Occasional informal cooking
• Provisioning for the household
• Run errands
• Tending to pet’s needs as and when needed
• Pet sit and house sit when the couple travel

Start date: When the right person is found

Working week: 5 days per week, days will change depending on the needs of the clients

Working hours: Live in 7.30am to 12.30pm, 5pm to 8pm

Accommodation: Double bedroom in the main house, separate flat to be built next year

Salary: £40 - £47k depending on Live in

Job reference: 160819

Responsible consultant: Shannon Anderson