FEATURED JOB OPENING: Temporary Live-In Couple Housekeeper & Caretaker - West Cork, Ireland

Posted: 2/4/2025

APRIL – 2025 – APRIL 2026 (1 year contract negotiable)

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 – April 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 work experience contract.

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