Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
We require a live in couple for our beautiful family summer home from Friday 10th July to Sunday 13th September 2009. We are a warm friendly family with one child (daughter 3 yrs old no pets that will reside in our 55 acre Farmhouse just side of Petworth West Sussex approx 40 mins (train) from London. You must be a dynamic experienced hard working couple not phased by a busy household with lots of visitors that will be able to take on last minute requests. Cooking and cleaning must be to a high standard. Responsibilities will include cleaning washing ironing food shopping preparing menus cooking laying clearing table serving meals and child minding at times along with maintaining garden lawns. 5 days per week 2 days off will include weekend work must be flexible. You will both be fluent in English and must be situated in the UK already. At least one of you must hold a Driving license. No pets or dependents. Checkable references are essential. Salary dependent on experience. To apply please email your Cv a short covering letter references and a recent photograph to sharon park54.fsnet.co.uk or if you dont have access to email you can post to Ms Park Po Box 31369 London SW11 3gh.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Location Surrey Greater London Reference no. N 1778 Salary £1000 per week Professional Family with homes in London and Surrey are looking for an experienced housekeeping couple to work in their country home. You will be required to work 5 days per week including weekends and duties will include maintenance gardening cooking housekeeping to a very high standard driving and other household duties. You will need impeccable references from previous household employers as well as UK driving experience and excellent or fluent English. Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar private household. Accommodation is a completely separate cottage in the grounds and a car is also provided for work and private use. For further details please email a copy of your Cvs plus photos references and any available certificates You will be required to attend interviews in London and will need either an Eu passport or already have a current UK working visa to be considered. Please also check our website w.simplyangelic.co.uk for details of other roles for couples nannies chefs etc within private households.
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Location Qatar £600 700 net p.w Own Apartment Food Travel expenses paid for interviews in Quatar Belgravia Staffing are currently seeking a very experienced Housekeeper House Manager for a live-in position in Qatar Uae Our clients are a female household (muslim) This is a demanding and challenging position with the potential for long hours. So a willingness to work hard and with flexibility is crucial. You will be managing staff within this role. Previous experience with a middle eastern family would be very useful. The successful candidate will be extremely discreet unassuming and resilient. You will be extremely organised proactive and be able to delegate with authority but at the same time not be over-bearing. This is a hands-on role so cleaning running errands and dealing with external contractors can be expected. If interested in this exciting post then please email a copy of your current c.v. to Oliver
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Professional couple with one child and dog looking for a experienced cleaner & dogwalker from July 2009. Location Nightingale triangle with Clapham South and Balham Tube stations walking distance (Northern Line. Pay & Hours Some flexibility on the exact hours but bascially need 2 sessions of cleaning per week and the other days for applicant to come and walk the dog at lunchtime. Current incumbants time table is as follows Monday 12.30 1.30 Tuesday 12.30- 3.30 (cleaning) Wed 12.30 1.30 Thurs 11.30 12.30 Friday 9.00 12.00 (cleaning) Pay 75 per week worked. Occasionally you may be asked to babysit (would be with prior mutual agreement and paid seperately) Criteria -Somebody interested in a long term position Preference will be given to somebody living local easy access Recent expereince as housekeeper cleaner in UK household with contactable references Ability to work unspervised and capable of managing own workload Likes dogs (dog is a very friendly cocker Spaniel Good understanding of English (capable of reading any written instructions Non smoker Duties Include Experienced clearner who can ensure the house gets a thorough clean including dusting and vacuum changing towels bed sheets Regular laundry and ironing general tidying up watering the plants (We already have an au pair girl who looks after our child collecting from school and cooking for her so duties do Not include the child. Dog walking bascially a walk to the Clapham Comon (5 10 min away) a bit of a run around and back home. Dog is a very friendly cocker spaniel has been house trained If interested please send Cv and details of references to breslinkam tiscali.co.uk
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
We are a friendly family of four with 2 small children looking for an organised and quiet housekeeper. We require you to work Tuesday & Friday for a total of 14-18 hours in total per week. The wage is £8 per hour paid after each working day. The position will be available in July. Our current housekeeper is leaving us to have her baby. Your duties are Thoroughly clean to a very high standard our 4 bedroom 6 bathroom house (on 3 floors) this involves hoovering dusting mopping the floor and dusting and cleaning all furniture and surfaces Doing the family s laundry Ironing to a very high standard Changing the bed linens and towels Dusting thoroughly Sweeping two small patio areas And other household duties which may come up from time to time You must be Honest trustworthy and hardworking A healthy non smoker capable of cleaning in some cases moving small items of furniture to clean Possess a valid passport or work visa allowing you to work legally as domestic worker and be able to provide proof of home address A good basic level of English You will need to understand simple written instructions be able read and understand cleaning solution labels and be able communicate with our nanny Able to provide minimum of 2 references from previous private housekeeping jobs in the UK If you would like to apply please email the following items to the email below (I am unable to consider your interest without the items below) A complete Cv resume Previous housekeeping job reference letters or your previous housekeeping employers (UK based) contact numbers who may be able to provide you with a reference within the past 6 years) A photo if you can provide it A recent Crb or agree to have one done
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
We are a happy family of 3 with a 6 years old daughter attending the school from 8 am to 5 pm and a small dog needing to be walked to the park at least 3 times per day. We live close to a park in Central London. The ideal candidate must Be a no smoker Be punctual and reliable live-in (room with en suite bathroom and tv provided) or live-out have a proven experience in laundry ironing cleaning general household care cooking childcare have an enthusiastic respectful and happy attitude occasionally babysit have a good level of English (written and spoken have a clean driving license for the UK and in Europe have a clean criminal record (no criminal conviction please have a valid Visa to live in the UK and to travel abroad (Schengen countries be available for an interview in the UK asap Long-term position (no temporary candidates please 5 days a week. Salary negotiable. If you are interested please send in your Cv and references. Kind regards.
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
We would love to hear from outgoing housekeeper couples who would be interested in helping us manage our lovely old country house 10 minutes from Banbury Ox17 (main line train station to London 80 minutes to Marylebone) We are a busy family of five with three energetic children aged 6 4 and 2 plus a dog and are soon to be joined by a pony and chickens. You will work 30 to 40 hours a week helping with household duties cleaning laundry cooking odd jobs and Diy around the house garden management including vegetable growing and outside maintenance dog walking babysitting and the occasional game of football or tennis in the garden You must be experienced with farm life and horses and will ideally have carpentry and landscaping skills but not essential. In return you will live in our home with a bedroom with en-suite bathroom on your own floor of the house have access to a car and bikes as well as receiving a small salary. There is space for you to bring your own car if desired. We are looking for non-smoking energetic fun couple with a clean driving license and are experienced driving in the UK a valid visa to work in the UK and a good command of English. You must also be reliable and trustworthy enjoy being with kids & pets and have good contactable references. Most of all you need to be positive and flexible as things seem to change in our household quite a lot You must also be able to swim and help serve meals and drinks on occasion. This opportunity is best suited to a couple who love the rural life. We can help you find part time work locally to supplement your income. To apply please email us with an up to date honest Cv a covering letter and any documentation that you think will support you application. Please ensure you include a contact phone number. This position is available immediately. There is a local bus service that runs to Banbury on a regular basis and our village has a shop and pub.

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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
We are a busy family looking for someone to work under and alongside our head housekeeper. We have 5 children at school all day. Duties include (but not limited to Laundry and ironing Cleaning General household care Food Preparation and cooking Some babysitting and childcare This is a long term position so please do not apply if you do not plan to stay in position for less than 1 year. Applicant Must Speak and read English well Hold valid work permit. Have previous experience with children and housekeeping Experience must have been in the UK and references will be required. Driver prefered but not essential. Have no criminal convictions and be willing to have a crb check. Must be willing to complete first aid course if not currently qualified. Non smokers only Possibility of travel subject to visas You Will Be Required To Attend An Interview Asap So Please Do Not Apply If You Are Outside Of The UK. Working hours are 7am 8pm with a 2 hour lunch break 5.5 days a week. Salary is negotiable. Interviewing this week. Please email cv together with a phone number or call 0795 000 0003
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
We are a family with two boys (10 & 7 2 small dogs & 2 cats living in an attractive and friendly village near Bishop s Stortford & Stansted Airport just north of London in Hertfordshire. We ve both lived and worked abroad (Us Canada Malaysia Hong Kong) and have an international outlook. We need an au pair plus housekeeper to help around the house look after children after school with occasional babysitting. Duties to include tidying kitchen and children s rooms washing & ironing taking children to after school activities (Scouts football swimming etc cooking for children and dog walking. About 4 hours a day on weekdays and occasional babysitting. We need someone with good English and passport visa to remain in the UK who is hard working positive self motivated and reliable and enjoys pets & children. Driving licence essential. Own car an advantage but we can offer car share. Please email us a photo Cv & references. We will need an interview. Start date negotiable but soon. We offer an interesting friendly flexible household with a large bedroom and private bathroom use of car and Pc. Access to London (40km amp Cambridge (30km) by train and Stansted Airport 20 minutes by car (centre of low cost flights to Europe. Please respond to GumTreeJobHerts googlemail.com
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009
We are a busy family looking for someone to work as head housekeeper. We have 5 children who are at school all day. Duties include (but not limited to Cooking Laundry and ironing Cleaning General household care Some babysitting and childcare This is a long term position so please do not apply if you do not plan to stay in position for less than 1 year. Applicant Must Know how to cook please do not apply if you cant cook Speak and read English well Hold valid work permit. Have previous experience with children and housekeeping Experience must have been in the UK and references will be required. Have no criminal convictions and be willing to have a crb check. Must be willing to complete first aid course if not currently qualified. Non smokers only You Will Be Required To Attend An Interview Asap So Please Do Not Apply If You Are Outside Of The UK. Working hours are 7am 8pm with a 2 hour lunch break 5.5 days a week. Please Note Days off are all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning. You will be required to work on the weekends. Salary is negotiable. Interviewing asap Please email cv together with a phone number or call 0795 000 0003 Thank you
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