Our client is seeking a friendly, cheerful and hands-on Household Assistant to support their Oxfordshire home while hosting approximately 12–14 family members and friends over the festive period. This will be a busy, informal household with young children and dogs, so a warm, smiley approach and comfort working around both are essential.
Responsibilities:
- General household tidying and cleaning, including keeping communal areas presentable and clearing glasses.
- Supporting a guest changeover on 27 December, including changing bed linen, cleaning bathrooms and preparing bedrooms for arriving guests.
- Setting and clearing the table, plating up and helping serve meals.
- Washing up and loading and emptying the dishwasher.
- Assisting with straightforward food preparation, such as peeling vegetables. The main cooking will be completed in advance.
Ideal candidate:
- Relevant housekeeping, private household and/or hospitality experience.
- A friendly, cheerful and approachable manner, comfortable in a lively household with young children and dogs.
- Organised, reliable and happy to take a hands-on approach.
- Comfortable helping with basic kitchen preparation and informal meal service.
- A driver who can travel reliably to and from the property each day.
This is a live-out assignment; accommodation is not provided.
Location: Oxfordshire, near Witney
Dates: 27th December – 2nd January
Hours: 10am – 4pm daily
Rate: £25 per hour, with double time on bank holidays.
REF: S&W#3708325
