Role: Domestic Couple (Housekeeper/Cook and Gardener/Houseman/Driver)
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 9-10 hours per day
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Salary: £400 – £500 net per week each (DOE)
Accommodation: Separate 1-bed apartment provided
Start: ASAP
We are looking for a professional Domestic Couple for a full-time live-in role in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
The Domestic Couple will be employed as a Housekeeper/Cook and Gardener/Houseman/Driver, working together to ensure the household runs smoothly, support the family, and maintain the interior and exterior of the property and grounds. The contracted hours of work are 9-10 hours per day, Monday – Friday with occasional overtime/flexibility required.
You will be working for a family from New Zealand, which consists of the two Principals and their 4 children aged between 4 and 10 years old. The family employ a Nanny, but you must be child friendly and happy to assist with the care of the children if required.
You will be a proactive and hardworking Domestic Couple who are looking for a long-term role within a busy household. Both individuals must possess a driving license, and have previous experience working together in a Domestic Couple position for a family or individual.
Interviewing now for an ASAP start.
Housekeeper/Cook Duties;
- Greeting visitors to the property
- Taking care of indoor plants
- Preparing meals for the family
- Grocery shopping
- Packing and unpacking for travel
- Housekeeping – cleaning all public and private areas
- Deep cleaning of the family home
- Organising the kitchen
- Laundry and ironing
- Sweep and mop floors
- Polish woodwork and glass
- Changing linen and towels in bedrooms
- Empty bins and organize recycling
- Running errands
Gardener/Houseman/Driver Duties;
- Greeting visitors to the property
- Gardening and exterior maintenance
- House plant care
- Airport drop offs and collections
- Driving the family to appointments/social engagements
- Liaising with contractors
- Running errands
- Interior and exterior painting and specialist treatment of surfaces
- Basic plumbing
- Assisting with housekeeping duties
- Basic electrical maintenance; changing lightbulbs etc
To be considered for this role you must;
- Be eligible to work within the UK
- Have a valid passport
- Have a minimum of 3+ years of experience working together as a Domestic Couple
- Have excellent contactable references
- Possess (/be willing to get) an up to date DBS check
- Possess a full clean UK driving license
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com. You can also reach the team on +44 (0) 2072439049.