The private household sector in the UK countryside is always evolving, whether it’s because of law factors or the way society is moulding, changes are inevitable so it’s important to stay up to date with them. Here are some of the emerging trends we have noticed…
It’s always beneficial if you have previous experience and skills relevant to a job you are applying for, however, there has been an increase in employers in the private household sector searching for staff that have previous experience in the luxury hospitality sector. This is because there are many skills you gain from working in luxury hospitality that can be easily transferred into the private household sector. Discretion and confidentiality, this is of utmost importance in both settings. Attention to detail, creating a personalised and tailored service, time management and team coordination are also key transferable skills.
It comes as no surprise that when working in the private household sector, security and background checks are of high importance. Employers are continually growing more aware of the importance of ensuring all their staff have had the necessary background checks. The influence an agency has on a client now ensures that they have a better understanding of why it’s important. As an agency, we ensure that we have undertaken all reference checking of any candidates who are being moved forward to interview stage. All candidates should have a valid DBS and if they do not, the agency may undertake this for them.
There are many elements that could be explored to ensure that both the client and the candidate establish and maintain a long-standing placement. For the employer, investing in their staff’s skills and knowledge ultimately benefits the household by enhancing service quality, safety, and satisfaction. Job roles have evolved over time and are now more generalised meaning they incorporate other aspects and skills. Because of this, employers are now more interested in training programmes and are more likely to offer in-house training for their staff as well.
With domestic staff roles growing in popularity, we have seen a rise in candidates wanting to move to the countryside, especially the Cotswolds. This is because it offers a sense of luxury in which candidates can gain valuable experience and skills from that they can use in their careers.
