Domestic Couples for Hire

Domestic Couple sought in Little Venice, W9. Part time residence to single professional employer. The successful Couple will be responsible for the security of the property, cooking simple healthy meals, light cleaning, wardrobe management, some driving and household maintenance such as being responsible for the pool/ sauna, the heating system, changing of lightbulbs, leaf blowing etc. When the principal is in residence, a part time cleaner will be employed to assist. The principal visits London between 3-4 months of the year, for a couple of weeks at a time. During this period, hours will be full time and full flexibility will be required. When not in residence, you will be responsible to manage your own work load. One member of the Couple will be required to accompany the principal to Switzerland (for 1-2 weeks, up to 5 times each year). EU passport required. Accommodation for the Couple is a separate annex, beautifully presented two bedroom apartment on lower ground floor of the property. This position would suit a Couple who are well organised, are flexible and have a positive disposition. At least 1 driver is required. Combined salary circa £100k. Interviews to commence right away for an ASAP start.

Ref no: 34024

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Housekeeper and Gardener/ Handyman Domestic Couple sought for job in Somerset. The beautifully presented 7-bedroom property set in 33 acres, is home to a single principal and his Labrador. The previous Couple were employed for an impressive 14 years and the PA whole heartedly recommends this role! The extended family visit frequently, particularly for several weeks during the summer and with young grandchildren, it is a very child friendly place when they are here.  The Housekeeper will be responsible for the smooth running of the house. Housekeeping duties consist of all cleaning (part time cleaners are employed to assist), laundry, shopping, cooking traditional, simple meals for the principal and family when they visit, although family members also like to cook and outside help is used for larger numbers. The handyman duties will include household maintenance, some gardening work, Chauffeuring, household security and dog walking. The household is staffed with a welcoming and friendly team who work well together. This position comes highly recommended, the principal is seeking a Couple who can become part of the established and well respected team. Working hours Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week with flexibility for occasional weekends with time off in lieu. Accommodation; private 2 bed furnished flat (not attached to the house, accessed by stairs) with garden and wonderful views. Guests are welcome to visit and stay. Accommodation suitable for a dog. All bills included. Salary starting from £70,000gpa dependent on experience. Interviews to commence right away, ideally for an August start.

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Gardening and Housekeeper Domestic Couple job near Dorking, RH5. Home to a professional Couple and their 3 grown up children. Set within 40 acres (5 formal acres), the gardener will be responsible for the walled vegetable garden, general pruning, mowing and garden maintenance. Tractor experience and a gardening qualification is highly desirable. Housekeeping duties include household cleaning and laundry. The employers own the local pub which is a short walk away, there will be some cleaning required there too. Other duties will require caring for the friendly Cockerpoo and 3 cats when the principals are not in residence. Estate manager employed. This Couple will be replacing current Gardener and Housekeeper who have been employed for many years. Working hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Accommodation provided is a 2/3 bed gatehouse, comes with garden and has recently been renovated. Bills included. Salary £70,000gpa. Suitable for pets and children. Interviews to commence right away, ideally for a May start.

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Fantastic opportunity for Domestic Couple for part time residence in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Home to a friendly and informal Couple who travel throughout the year. The role will consist of simple cooking, cleaning, laundry, online shopping, household maintenance, driving and overseeing of contractors. The principals have a small dog and some dog sitting may be asked. Long term Housekeeper of 10 years recently retired. Part time cleaners and gardeners are employed. This position would suit a dynamic couple with a can do attitude, who are seeking a role where they can become part of the family! Hours; 40 hours a week, 5 days a week. Some weekends required when the principals are in residence only. Accommodation provided is a newly renovated, private apartment with separate entrance, situated within the garden. Suitable for a dog to accompany (the principals love dogs!). At least one driver is essential. Interviews to commence right away for an ASAP start. Offering a salary of £75kgpa.

Ref no: 33487

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Charming client of Staff of Distinction seek flexible Domestic Couple to become part of their family, based in Wiltshire (near Bath). Housekeeper and Garden/ maintenance Couple sought who love dogs and are happy with hands on cleaning, laundry, ironing, general garden maintenance including mowing, strimming, household maintenance and driving. Two drivers preferable (one essential) and animal lovers as there are three sweet dogs! Retired employers travel regularly. An additional Gardener is employed twice a week. Hours; Monday – Friday, for Housekeeper 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm. For Gardener 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm. Flexibility to work up to 5 weekends a year required. Accommodation provided is a delightful two bedroom cottage with private garden. Dogs welcome (2 max) but regrettable not suitable for children. This position comes highly recommended by current Domestic Couple! Interviewing now for an ASAP start. Salary on offer up to £60,000gpa.

Ref no: 33406

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Principals seek experienced Domestic Couple for their country house in Wiltshire. Combined duties include cleaning, laundry, care of antique furniture, liaising with contractors, driving and household security. Household security is shared with the gardener and grounds person who also live on the property. 40 hours a week, flexibility required to work occasional weekends with time given off in lieu. At least 1 driver is essential. Accommodation provided is a well presented 2 bed cottage rent free and comes with new appliances and a private garden. Council tax, water and logs (two log burners in the cottage) are paid for by the employers. Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.

Ref no: 33359

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Friendly and informal family seek either live in or live out Domestic Couple on a long term basis in Chobham, Surrey. The family of 6 include 4 children whom attend boarding school. The role will consist of duties such as carrying out general maintenance around the property and grounds, cleaning, laundry, running errands for the principals and ad hoc family cooking. The family have three dogs which need walking, feeding, and bathing. Child friendly is essential and so is a muck in attitude. Hours; Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm. Accommodation provided should the Couple wish to live in would be a beautiful 1 bed furnished or unfurnished cottage, suitable for pets. At least one driver is essential. Interviews to commence right away for an ASAP start. Starting negotiable from £70,000gpa.

Ref no: 33248

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A fantastic long term opportunity for an easy-going and passionate Housekeeper & Gardener Couple in Oxfordshire. The current couple have been employed for an impressive 8 years!  The informal household is home to a professional couple and their three children aged 12, 9 and 4. All Housekeeping will be required including cleaning, laundry and some family cooking. Further duties will include collection of the youngest from nursery and some school runs. The other part of this role will consist of gardening, some maintenance and driving. When the family travel, the Couple should be happy to provide security for the property. Two drivers are essential and a car will be provided whilst on duty. Pet friendly is a must as the family have a medium sized dog.  Hours: Monday – Friday with 40 hours a week, flexibility with timings. Babysitting will be requested occasionally with time off in lieu. A lovely three bed cottage with a garden is provided. Pets welcome. Salary on offer £70kgpa. Interviews to commence right away for a flexible start.

Ref no: 33141

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A fantastic opportunity for a live in couple in the countryside near Westbury, Wiltshire. Part time residence to a respectful and grateful Couple (with grown up children). This role is for a professional and experienced Couple to take care of the weekend residence in a lovely rural location. The successful couple will be replacing a Couple who have been very happy working with the family. A dedicated, honest and flexible Couple will be best suited for this role. This role will cover all duties for example housekeeping, laundry, shopping for the household and cooking  (the principals are very conscious of not overloading the Couple so they tend to get a local to help with serving where the meal number exceeds 10). Cooking experience is not essential, however you should enjoy cooking and be confident and willing to learn as the principals would be very happy to arrange cookery classes. Other role duties will include general maintenance/ houseman duties (informal table service, laying fires), cutting and stacking logs, weeding/ clearing leaves and washing cars etc. Two part time gardeners are employed. Ideally two drivers, but at least one is essential. Car provided for work use. The accommodation is a 2 bedroom separate cottage with all bills included. Pets are welcome. When in residence, the hours will be 9am – 2pm and 5pm – 8pm 5 day week including weekends, with Tuesday and Wednesday as days off. When not in residence, the hours will be 9am – 5pm and weekends can be taken off if they are not visiting. The principals do not visit every weekend as they like to travel and stay with friends. A typical year would be working about 30 weekends. Offering a salary of £70kgpa. Interviews to commence right away for a soon as possible start.

Ref no: 32894