Live-in position with English in Salamanca neighborhood (Madrid)

About the job

Job type

Live-in housekeeper.

Household members

Married couple with two young children.

Pets

Two small dogs, very much loved by the family and considered an essential part of the household.

Start date

To be agreed.

Salary

1800 gross in 12 payments

Days and hours

Live-in arrangement, with schedule and rest periods to be agreed with the family. The position requires presence especially in the morning and at night to help with breakfast and dinner. For much of the day the workload is calmer.

Duties

• The selected person will be in charge of the general running of the home: cleaning and organizing the house, laundry, clothing care, good ironing, and preparing daily home-cooked meals.
• They will also play an important role in caring for the dogs, including walks, feeding, and attending to their usual needs.
• For the family, the dogs are like children, so they are looking for someone who truly enjoys being with animals, is affectionate with them, and cares for them with attention and responsibility.
• As this is a live-in position, the family especially needs support at the key moments of the day, helping to serve and organize breakfast and dinner.
• The rest of the day is usually calmer, so they are looking for someone who can organize themselves well, run the home independently, and keep everything in order without needing constant supervision.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a live-in or in domestic service in private homes.
• It is important to have a good hand with cleaning, ironing, organization, and traditional home cooking.
• It is essential that the candidate loves dogs and truly enjoys caring for them and living with them.
• The family is looking for someone responsible, organized, discreet, affectionate, stable, and completely trustworthy, with a good temperament and good professional references.
• Documentation in order and valid work permit.