Live-in /out Housekeeper in Northern Ireland (near Belfast)

Our private family is seeking an experienced Housekeeper for their private family residence in Northern Ireland (near Belfast).
Family of 5, consisting of Mum, Dad, 3 older teenage children (19, 17 & 15) and family dog.
The family home is set over large private grounds. A caretaker takes care of maintenance and outdoors. The gardens are attended to by a gardener on a weekly basis.

This role can be a live in or live out role.
Should you choose to live in, accommodation would be a beautifully furnished, self-contained guest apartment consisting of living area/kitchen/dining, bedroom & shower room. Located on the grounds of the family home with separate access.

Please be advised unfortunately partners and pets cannot be accommodated.

The ideal candidate for this role will be reliable, loyal, professional, and discreet.
They will take initiative, be very proactive and take pride in their work.
Great attention to detail is essential and must be happy to be flexible when required.
A full Driver's Licence is essential to carry out the duties of the role.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• All cleaning and housekeeping of the home's interior to a very high standard.
• All laundry and ironing, including organising dry cleaning.
• Shopping for the household, stock taking & ordering supplies - local & online. Order & keep stock of larder and fresh food/drink.
• Occasional cooking - simple family meals.
• Keep the fridges and freezers clean, fully stocked and remove any outdated food
• Running errands for the household
• General organising & tidying
• Wardrobe management, including packing & unpacking for travel
• Organising & maintaining fresh flowers
• Accepting & managing deliveries/post

The family spend 7 weeks in France during the summer. This time will be used in the main residence for deep cleaning with a week or two of dog sitting.

The children travel back & forth during the summer. The candidate will be required to be in attendance during the times they are at home to complete their normal housekeeping duties along with driving duties.

The parents are required to travel alone occasionally. In their absence the candidate will be required to take over general duties relating to school runs, extracurricular activities, meals, helping with organisation & time management etc.

Working schedule: Five days per week, Monday - Friday.
Very occasionally be on duty at weekends, when required, with days off in lieu.

Working Hours: approximately 45 hours per week.
7:30 - 6:30 with a 2-hour break at lunchtime (around 9 hours per day).

Salary: Subject to experience & skill set.
Benefits include: Casual uniform provided.

Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorized to advertise the role on behalf of our client