Live In Housekeeper / Cook / Carer - Algarve, Portugal
/Our client is seeking a mature live in Housekeeper / Carer with Cooking skills to look after their main residence, and the day to day running of their beautiful home.
The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and responsible, and enjoy maintaining a welcoming environment, caring for 3 adults (the main Principals who are British, and the long term PA) . He is is semi disabled but still able to walk etc so some care is required when wife not available. This is an informal home; relaxed with a friendly atmosphere.
Please note that some household members smoke, therefore happy for someone to be a smoker and/or must be 100% aok to live in a smoking household.
Must also be pet friendly, as daughter occasionally leaves well trained family dog at the property in the summer months.
In addition to helping the full time Housekeeper, we would ask for a confident ‘home style’ cook who enjoys preparing light meals, some baking ie cookies, muffins etc, and work with the Principal each week on menu planning, shopping and stock control, along with light housekeeping supporting the daily housekeeper.
Days / Hours
6 day week
Working days are: Monday to Thursday, Saturday & Sunday (Fridays off)
Salary:
Salary €12,180 per annum / 12 month rolling contract including Holiday entitlement of 28 days paid holiday per year including bank holidays.
All living expenses are covered including utilities, food and drink, with a lovely bedroom provided with ensuite bathroom in a stunning villa and location (Lagos Portugal).
You will be a confident driver, and have the legal right to work in Europe, DBS/Police clearance and recent and checkable references.
This role would suit a single or widowed person seeking a peaceful, long-term role offering stability, who has a caring and honest nature, and is family orientated.
Role to start asap. Email your interest / resume and documents to cv@ljwrecruitment.com