Live-in position in Sitges from Tuesday to Saturday (Barcelona)

About the job

Job type

Live-in housekeeper with main duties in cleaning, cooking, ironing and support in childcare.

Household members

Family with two children.

Pets

No pets.

Start date

Immediate.

Salary

€1,650 brutos per month in 12 payments + Social Security.

Days and hours

From Tuesday to Saturday, on a live-in basis, with the corresponding rest periods. Flexibility is required to adapt to the family's needs, especially during the Christmas school holidays, when greater support in childcare will be necessary, respecting legal rest periods.

Duties

• The selected person will be responsible for the general maintenance and organization of the home, with particular importance placed on daily traditional cooking, cleaning and the care of clothing.
• The person must have at least a basic level of traditional home cooking, and a willingness to learn, as the family may teach them.
• They must keep the kitchen perfectly tidy and be in charge of keeping the shopping list and going shopping when necessary.
• They will also be responsible for the daily and thorough cleaning of the home, maintenance of bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas, washing and care of clothing, quality ironing, changing bed linen, organizing wardrobes and general upkeep of order.
• It is essential that they have a particular skill with ironing, are detail-oriented and know how to properly care for garments.
• The family has an external nanny who usually looks after the children during the day.
• However, the live-in person must help with their care when the nanny is not present, assisting with their routines, meals, games, baths and other everyday needs.
• During the Christmas holidays, their availability will be especially important to take on a more active role in childcare and to cover the nanny's holiday periods, arranging with the family to ensure the children's care and wellbeing.
• The family is looking for a versatile, independent and organized person, capable of managing household tasks on their own, setting priorities, anticipating the family's needs and keeping the home in excellent condition.

Requirements

• Essential experience as a live-in housekeeper, with at least a basic level of traditional home cooking and a willingness to improve, cleaning, laundry, ironing and household organization.
• Detailed cleaning and a good standard of ironing are two of the most important aspects of this position.
• Previous experience with children is also essential, with a very good rapport with them and the ability to care for them with affection, patience and responsibility when needed, especially during school holidays.
• The family is looking for an honest, positive, cheerful, hardworking, responsible, discreet person of absolute trust, with a good temperament, a collaborative attitude and a high degree of autonomy.
• It is important that they show initiative, can manage without constant supervision and are able to organize the daily running of the household efficiently.
• We need a committed, stable, resourceful person with a good disposition to work as part of a team with the family and the nanny, always maintaining fluid communication and a pleasant and respectful environment.
• Languages: Spanish or English.
• Good verifiable references, previous experience in private homes and valid documentation to work in Spain are essential.