Live In Couple Job, Berkshire Housekeeper Nanny & Groundsman, Handyman August Start
Description
Live In Couple Job, Berkshire Housekeeper Nanny & Groundsman, Handyman
August Start, Lovely 1 double bedroom flat within the house with a separate entrance – Five days per week
Live In Couple required for a large estate in Berkshire which has been in the same family for many years. The house is currently being renovated and is due to be finished in August when the family of 4 will move back into the main house. The Principals have a boy aged 3 years old and a new born baby who will be 3 months old in August. Two older children aged 10 and 12 years old visit every other weekend and half of the school holidays
The estate employs a number of staff to run the events and weddings that are held there and for the general upkeep of the estate. The role for a Live In Couple is to work directly for the family in their home which is 8 bedrooms.
As a Housekeeper you will be required to clean the house to a high standard as well as do the washing and ironing.
This role is suitable for a Couple who are flexible and happy to work in a family environment with young children, the childcare duties will vary from day to day, some days there will be very little childcare duties to do, other days your be called upon more. Helping with school runs, or looking after the baby if mum is not around for a few hours and being around to help with bath and bed time.
You should be confident and happy to cook healthy children’s meals.
The Groundsman/Handyman role is flexible with regards to what experience is needed, as there is a large team of Estate staff it is essential that you can work as part of a team. You will be required to help with mainly garden maintenance duties as well as handyman jobs. There will be occasional driving to airports, school runs and taking the principals to events.
The family have a dog who you will be required to look after when they are away.
The family are looking for a Couple who are looking for a position long term, they are informal with high standards, they would like the Couple to become a part of the family.
It is not essential that you have worked as a Nanny before, however you should have either had some baby experience with family members children or your own and be confident to look after a 3 month old baby.
Duties will include:
Hands on cleaning, laundry and ironing to a high standard
Children’s cooking
Childcare duties to include occasional sole charge and babysitting
School runs and taking the children to activities
General household maintenance inside and outside
Driving duties to include local errands and airport runs
Security of the house when the family are not in residence
Walking dog and caring for her when the family are away
Accommodation 1 Double bedroom separate flat – separate entrance
Start date Beginning of August 2016
Days 5 days per week - Monday – Friday with flexibility and to work approx.1
or 2 weekends per month – with days off during the week
Drivers Both to drive
Salary Competitive
Consultant – Hannah Mckeown – Greycoat Lumleys job reference 40158