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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