Live In Housekeeper and Dog Nanny Job

Live in Housekeeper/ Dog Nanny Job, Sussex

We have a wonderful position for an organised, professional, and experienced Housekeeper Cook to join a semi-formal household in Sussex. This is the weekend residence for a mature couple, with their two little dogs. The couple do have grown up children and a number of grandchildren who visit on occasion.

The candidate must love dogs. One dog is elderly and needs extra care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Care of marbles, wooden floors and tiles
  • Laundry, linen and ironing
  • Deep cleaning and seasonal changes
  • Wardrobe management, care of fine fabrics and delicate clothing
  • Taking clothes to the dry cleaning
  • Daily organising of the home
  • Kitchen support to the lady of the house
  • Clearing up after evening meal
  • Occasional informal cooking
  • Provisioning for the household
  • Run errands
  • Tending to pet’s needs as and when needed
  • Pet sit and house sit when the couple travel

Start date: When the right person is found

Working week: 5 days per week, days will change depending on the needs of the clients

Working hours: Live in 7.30am to 12.30pm, 5pm to 8pm

Accommodation: Double bedroom in the main house, separate flat to be built next year

Salary: £40 - £47k depending on Live in

Job reference: 160819

Responsible consultant: Shannon Anderson

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 40000 - 47000 per year Experience: 3 years required
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