Housekeeper
**Job Title: Live-In Housekeeper/Cook (Full-Time)**
**Location: Beautiful Countryside Home near the Downs, UK**
Are you a friendly, personable individual who enjoys homemaking and loves the idea of living in a peaceful countryside setting? We are looking for a live-in Housekeeper/Cook to join our family in a charming 4-bedroom home surrounded by nature. If you take pride in maintaining a welcoming home, enjoy variety in your work, and are comfortable around animals, this could be your perfect role!
**What We Offer:**
- A **stunning countryside** location in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for those who love nature and tranquility.
- Comfortable **live-in accommodation** in a warm, welcoming household.
- **Flexibility:** Core hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends required (with two days off during the week to compensate).
- Rare, but occasional, opportunities to travel to **London or abroad**, with the majority of time spent in the peaceful countryside.
**Working Hours:**
- **9:30 am - 1:30 pm**, with a break in the afternoon.
- Resume work at **4:30 pm - 8:30 pm** (end time may vary slightly).
This schedule ensures a balanced workday with plenty of time to recharge in between.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Cleaning:** Full household cleaning duties, including deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas to a high standard.
- **Laundry and Ironing:** Handling all laundry duties, with excellent ironing skills.
- **Cooking:** Preparing healthy, varied meals for the household.
- **Food Ordering:** Managing grocery shopping and household supplies, ensuring everything is well-stocked and organized.
- **Pet Care:** Occasionally responsible for preparing food for our small dog and two cats. Direct pet care (such as feeding or walking) will only be needed on rare occasions.
- **General Household Support:** Ensuring the home is always tidy, organized, and inviting.
**What We're Looking For:**
- A **friendly, personable individual** who enjoys creating a harmonious home environment.
- Someone who is **comfortable around animals**, with occasional responsibility for their food preparation and very light care duties.
- A **detail-oriented and hardworking** person who takes pride in maintaining an immaculate home.
- Someone with a **flexible attitude**, willing to work occasional weekends (with two weekdays off) and able to travel to London or abroad, though this will be rare.
This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a warm, welcoming household in a beautiful countryside setting. If you love homemaking, rural living, and enjoy a variety of household tasks, we’d love to hear from you!
Source Parent
Contact Rosie
Region South East (Excluding London)
Area Oxfordshire
Location Wantage area
Start date Immediately
Salary TBC
Hours 9
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Required
Required language English
Experience required At least 3 years
Driving license required Yes
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live in