Short Term Live in Housekeeper/Cook Christmas Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency seeks a temporary Live in Housekeeper/Cook for a family in Oxfordshire from December 22nd to December 27th, 2025. The ideal candidate will assist with housekeeping and cooking, particularly over Christmas. The role requires proactive individuals who can maintain high household standards in a semi-formal environment. Accommodation provided and competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with Christmas meals.
• Experience in providing childcare preferred, though not sole charge.
• Comfortable working in a semi-formal environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all housekeeping duties efficiently.
• Cook family meals and assist on Christmas Day.
• Occasionally babysit the children as needed.
• Assist with other small tasks around the house.

Skills

Proactive

Housekeeping to high standards

Family style cooking

Driving

Job description

Short Term Live in Housekeeper/Cook in Broadwell, Oxfordshire

A lovely client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a temporary Live in Housekeeper in Oxfordshire over the Christmas period from 22nd to 27th of December 2025. The family consists of 2 adults and 5 children. They employ a Nanny.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, happy to muck in and get involved in supporting the family. Someone who can help with all relevant household tasks and support the family. As it is live in, the hours wouldn’t be stringent all day as there would be an element of down time.

Duties to Include

• All housekeeping duties
• Family style cooking (and willing to assist on Christmas day)
• Occasional babysitting - no sole charge
• Other small tasks and duties

Must drive (you will have access to a car).

The family is looking for someone who is happy to muck in, can do housekeeping to high standards and understands how to work in a semi‑formal environment. The ideal candidate will be required to assist with Christmas meals.

Property: 6 bedrooms house with 5 bathrooms over 3 floors and an annexe with 2 bedrooms

Duration: 22.12.2025 - 27.12.2025 (might be extended, to be confirmed)

Accommodation: Bedroom in the house - away from the rest of the family

Salary: £18 - £20 gross per hour, depending on experience (paid double on Christmas day, Boxing day, and New Year day)