TEMPORARY LIVE-IN COUPLE HOUSEKEEPER AND CARETAKER
APRIL – 2025 – JANUARY 2026
WEST CORK, IRELAND

Full Time
Professional with some experience preferred
Hard working and flexible
Valid passport
Clean DBS
family cook – able to follow recipes 
Energetic, organised and able to manage time efficiently 
Dog Friendly (one family dog)
Rural location by the sea
One bedroom self contained apartment provided for duration
Use of car
Travel expenses paid
Working days 6 days a week (by arrangement)
Candidates should be non-smokers
Need for discretion and respect the family and guests privacy
References required
Salary to be discussed and in line with market rates

Temporary live-in couple sought to assist with the smooth running of a Holiday home in West Cork from April 2025 – January 2026.  Though the preference is for a couple with relevant experience, an entry level couple with the necessary aptitude will be considered. Other staff work on the Estate. Might suit a travelling couple from Australia or New Zealand looking for a short term holiday position.

Duties include

All aspects of general housekeeping – cleaning, dusting, mopping and hoovering
Laundry and ironing
Changing bed linen
Grocery shopping
Daily cooking (by arrangement with the family)
Running errands, collecting and dropping guests to the airport
Assisting with two additional properties on the Estate plus a Boat House
Gardening, keeping clean court yards and terraces
Cleaning cars and buggies
Motivated and able to spot what needs doing
Organisation and time management skills
An interest in boats and the water
Cleaning the boat house
Working with the head gardener
Preparing the house for family visits and guests
Attention to detail