Live-in Domestic Couple – Dorset
Permanent Position | Separate Accommodation Provided
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, reliable and hardworking domestic couple to take on a permanent live-in position at a private residence in Dorset.
The position is available as the current couple, who have been with the household for 12 years, are retiring. This is a lovely opportunity to join a well-established household and build a long-term working relationship with the principals.
The couple will work together as a team, providing general household support and assisting with the smooth day-to-day running and maintenance of the property.
The Role
The responsibilities will be shared between the couple and will include:
- Housekeeping & Household Management
- General cleaning and upkeep of the property.
- Laundry, ironing and care of household linens.
- Grocery shopping and general household errands.
- Silver polishing and care of household items.
- Scheduling contractors and overseeing maintenance visits and service contracts.
- Keeping an eye on the general upkeep and presentation of the property.
Property & Grounds
- Collecting logs and preparing and maintaining fires.
- Looking after the household cars, including keeping them clean and well maintained.
- Assisting the gardener with mowing when required.
- General practical assistance around the property.
Cooking & General Assistance
- Preparing a simple meal each day.
- Feeding and walking the household dog.
- Some driving and transport assistance as required.
One of the principals has Parkinson's disease but has a live-in nurse providing dedicated nursing care.
Working Arrangements
- Five working days per week.
- Tuesdays and Saturdays off.
- Once a month, the couple will enjoy an extended four-day weekend, from Friday through to Monday.
- Flexibility and a team-oriented approach are important to meet the needs of the household.
Accommodation
A separate, self-contained three-bedroom apartment is provided for the successful couple.
The accommodation includes a small garden, offering comfortable and independent living away from the main residence.
The Ideal Couple
- We are looking for a friendly, dependable and practical couple who:
- Have previous experience working together in a private household or similar domestic environment.
- Are organised, proactive and take pride in maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
- Are confident managing household errands, shopping and general property administration.
- Are happy undertaking a variety of practical duties both inside and outside the property.
- Enjoy cooking and are comfortable preparing simple daily meals.
- Are confident around dogs and happy to take responsibility for feeding and walking.
- Are flexible, discreet and respectful of the privacy of the principals.
- Work well as a team and are looking for a long-term position.
Location
Dorset.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an established domestic couple seeking a rewarding, long-term position within a private household, with the benefit of spacious, separate accommodation and a regular working pattern.