Our client is looking for a Housekeeper to join their household staff and look after their country estate in North Devon.
Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (Flexibility needed as occasional weekend hours)
Accommodation provided on site
Salary: Up to £37000 per annum
Responsibilities of the Housekeeper will include:
Carry out all housekeeping duties
Making sure the home is kept clean and tidy
Daily cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms
Cleaning with knowledge of products and usage, polishing, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, window cleaning, making beds
Driving - shopping and occasional school runs plus after school clubs
Occasional cooking for family when required
Looking after pets from time to time and housesitting
Occasional overnight childminding
Experience of care and maintenance of fine art and antiques is preferable Skills required of the Housekeeper:
Must be child and pet friendly
Clean driving licence
Organisation
Ability to use own initiative, and able to spot what needs doing
Good communication skills and able to work within a team
Time management
Attention to detail
Discretion and confidentiality at all times