Part-time Domestic Couple – Own Cottage – £560 per Week (Combined)

Family Description and Location:

A warm and welcoming family based in a village near Newbury and Reading, are seeking a friendly, capable Part-time Domestic Couple to support the smooth running of their home and garden.

The family have two polite teenagers (ages 16 and 18) who attend boarding school, and four friendly dogs. While the household is relaxed and informal, high standards and reliability are essential. The family regularly entertain, including scheduled dinner parties and country shoots, and assistance with these events will be required.

This is a lifestyle-focused role ideally suited to a down-to-earth couple who love animals, enjoy countryside living, and are looking for a long-term, flexible position in a supportive and informal environment.

Job Description:

Indoor Duties:

• General housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, ironing
• Wardrobe care and household organisation
• Occasional cooking (simple family meals, mainly during school holidays)
• Tidying the kitchen and assisting with dinner parties or events as needed
• Driving family members (car provided for work use)
• Dog care – walking, feeding, and occasional weekend care
• Goldfish tank care
• House and pet-sitting when the family is away
• Assisting with country shoots and family gatherings

Outdoor Duties:

• Gardening and grounds care (1-acre garden, 6-acre field) – mowing, strimming, pruning, weeding, watering, planting, basic repairs
• Greenhouse and vegetable planting
• Pool maintenance (chemical balancing, cleaning)
• General handyman duties and minor repairs
• Driving for school runs, station drop-offs, or evening collections (typically Fridays/Saturdays with notice)

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in similar domestic or hospitality roles preferred
• Must be animal lovers and confident with dogs
• Friendly, self-motivated, and adaptable
• Confident drivers with clean licences (essential) – own car for personal use required
• Able to work independently and as part of a household team
• Happy to integrate into rural community life

Days of Work, Accommodation and Salary:

• Hours: 20 hours per week each (flexible schedule, overtime when required)
• Days Off: 2 consecutive days (flexible based on family schedule)
• Accommodation: Private 1-bedroom garden cottage with sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and all utilities, Wi-Fi, and council tax included
• Salary: £560 per week (combined)
• Benefits: 4 weeks’ paid holiday per year, use of household vehicle for work-related duties, opportunities for occasional extra work (e.g., dog-sitting)
• Start Date: Mid-October to mid-November (latest 1st January 2025)

Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs.

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