Domestic Couple (Housekeeper/Cook + flexible option)
Location | Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary |£75,000 (combined)
Accommodation | Three-bedroom cottage
Overview
An elderly couple, residing in an eight-bedroom house on a beautiful 150-acre estate with a 12-acre garden, seek a dedicated and compassionate Domestic Couple.
With an established team managing the farm and garden, the focus is on finding a highly skilled Housekeeper/Cook as one half of the couple, with flexibility for the other partners role (it could be within light maintenance, gardening or housekeeping).
The couples current Housekeeper/Cook is retiring after 33 years, so this role offers an opportunity to provide caring and consistent support in a welcoming home.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the Domestic Couple in Kent include:
* Perform meticulous cleaning and upkeep of the eight-bedroom residence, ensuring all rooms are maintained to an exceptionally high standard
* Manage laundry and ironing with care, including delicate linens and personal items
* Oversee general household organisation, including managing any cleaning supplies or inventories
* Prepare and serve nutritious and varied meals, catering to any dietary preferences and restrictions for two people
* Walking the familys three dogs
* Preparing and lighting fires in the mornings
* Occasional driving and running errands
* Whilst the gentleman (with a full-time carer) and the lady are primarily self-sufficient, an understanding and empathy towards their needs is essential
The other member of the couple can support with a range of tasks, including light maintenance, gardening assistance, and some driving.
Candidates must be/have:
* Kind, empathetic individuals who are comfortable working with elderly clients and maintaining a warm, supportive household
* Experience with high-quality housekeeping and cooking
* A flexible and hardworking approach
* A love of dogs
* Valid driving licences
Accommodation
A three-bedroom cottage on the estate.
Dependants allowed, but unfortunately no cats, due to the fact the couple have dogs.
Location
Near Tunbridge Wells, on the Kent/Sussex border.
Hours
Full-time and flexible.
Salary
£75,000 (combined).
Job ref
CP749: Domestic Couple for elderly couple in Kent.
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