The role is for a housekeeper / parent helper with main responsibility for maintaining the house with some childcare duties. One of the principals is stay at home and sole care of children is limited. Children are twin boys aged 11. One boy is very sporty and has lots of fixtures and activities. The other boy is more home based and has mild autism. He is mainly managed by the principal but once he gets to know you he is confident and cooperative and enjoys art and cooking. In addition, they have two friendly dogs. The role will entail sometimes walking and washing the dogs and also feeding and managing vet appointments etc.
The house is in a popular large village close to Oxford and Thame. It is a 6 bedroom home with a large garden. Within the grounds, they have a self-contained staff house which is comfortable and modern with two bedrooms and a large lounge area. The role is ideally live-out for someone who lives locally. They can accommodate a live-in, however. Equally, the staff house could be used when the employee needs to stay over / work late or has an early start if needed.
The house is managed by a full-time property manager / all-rounder who lives locally.
Main duties:
1. Helping with school run 2 or maybe 3 times per week.
2. Collection from school as required 2-3 times per week. Times vary between 1530 and 1800 (one day).
3. Household management including laundry, cleaning and caring for antique furniture, fabrics, wood and marble surfaces. Maintaining stock of household items and cleaning supplies, consumables.
4. Clothing management such as managing school uniforms, ordering new items (with principal), labelling and packing school bags etc.
5. Managing the kitchen in terms of stock levels, shopping orders, meal planning, batch cooking and preparing meals for the children. Occasionally preparing meals for everyone if they are eating together. The family treat staff as part of the family and can eat with the family and have their lunch at home as they wish.
6. Run errands. This could include shopping for sundry items, going to the market, receiving deliveries and posting items and meeting tradespeople on occasions although there is a property manager who deals with this usually.
7. Occasionally providing lunch for guests / visitors.
8. Ideally, the candidate will be a confident cook and will occasionally help the principal cater for lunch parties / events.
9. May be required to house / dog sit when family travel if house manager is unavailable.
The ideal candidate:
* Is discrete, professional, flexible and reliable.
* Is a confident driver.
* Likes dogs and being outside!
* Is a competent cook.
* Has relevant experience of this type of role.
The role is Monday-Friday, full-time (40 hours per week) over 5 days with variable start and finish times to be agreed. Excellent salary depending on experience and if live-in or live-out circa £37,400-£41,600. Please apply ASAP if you are interested in this fabulous job!
Location: Near Thame, Oxfordshire
Minimum Experience: 2+ years working in a similar role
Any specific required training for the role: Experience in a similar position would be essential.
Days: Monday- Friday
Hours: 40 hours a week
Driver: Yes and a car can be provided on duty
Job Start Date: ASAP
Pay: circa £37,400-£41,600.
Pets: Two friendly dogs
This is a permanent position. To apply for this job please contact Philippa immediately on 01865 693060 | 07988 908231 or send an up-to-date version of your CV to: mailto:Philippa@harmonyathome.co.uk
P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Oxfordshire acting as an Employment Agency.
You must also have an up-to-date DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 professional referees, one of which must be your current or last employer that are immediately contactable.
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