We aim to offer our clients a professional, personal and bespoke service by sourcing and providing excellent experienced and highly skilled candidates.
We interview all candidates in order to assess their suitability for a position and to discuss their background and levels of experience. All candidates will also be thoroughly reference checked by Civil & Corporate Security, which will give client’s complete reassurance that applicants have been vetted in accordance with the Criminal Records Bureau standards and meet all UK related legislation.
Once a client has registered a vacancy with us, we will select the most suitable candidate/s from our database or advertise the position if appropriate. Once a candidate/s has been identified, the client will be sent full details, including a curriculum vitae, references and photographs. We will then arrange an interview schedule with the client and liaise with the candidate to confirm details.
Nanny/Housekeepers
This position differs from the role of nanny in that work is carried out for all the family and not just for the child/children.
Usual duties include the general cleaning of the house, family laundry and can involve cooking meals and may or may not include some entertaining (i.e. dinner parties). If no cooking is required, some food preparation may be helpful. In some cases where a driver is requested, errand running, shopping and school runs would be included.
In addition, some babysitting can often be a requisite. A Nanny/Housekeeper position can either be live out or live in post, although the latter is more usual.
Live-in Housekeepers
A good and reliable Housekeeper will always be in demand. The position generally involves the preparation of family meals and occasional dinner parties and often requires a willingness to assist with children. Above all the role demands a flexible and willing person who adopts a 'hands on' approach, coupled with a positive and professional attitude. Occasionally, the Housekeeper may be responsible for the care of expensive furniture, antiques or clothing. Excellent references confirming competence and capabilities will be required.
Daily Housekeepers
A daily housekeeper can either be full-time or part-time and visits the household daily. Duties would usually entail general household cleaning and in some cases may include undertaking laundry and ironing. Other duties may include some food preparation, errand runnin ,dog walking and pet feeding. Where the employer is not always in residence, a Daily Housekeeper may be entrusted with keys for access and to deal with any emergencies.
Domestic Couples / Singles
In great demand are the combination of skills offered by couples/singles who are experienced Gardeners and Housekeeper/Cooks and Butler/Drivers with Housekeepers. Solid references are essential and a good track record is invaluable. Often accommodation is offered in addition to the salary package, therefore Couples/Singles will consider the overall 'package' of the position.
Chefs/Cooks
These positions can often offer straightforward, autonomous control of a kitchen, or may also include other duties, such as some housekeeping, management of other kitchen staff and some butler duties.
Butlers
Butlers will need to be self-assured and discreet and have incredibly high standards of work. A Head Butler may be required to take responsibility for other household staff and undertake additional duties such as hospitality arrangements, security, driving and entertainment planning. To act in the capacity of Valet, it is essential to have knowledge of caring for all aspects of a wardrobe, including packing and unpacking.
Estate Managers
Although an Estate Manager’s duties may vary hugely depending on the size of the estate, in general his/her role is, as the name suggests, that of managing every aspect of the function of the establishment. On larger estates, they may be responsible for other staff, account and bookkeeping while on a smaller scale, the job might call for a more ‘hands-on’ approach. In many cases, where owners may not live on the premises on a permanent basis, the Estate Manager would live-in to maintain a presence for the sake of continued security. Usually, the role of an Estate Manager or a House Manager would be a residential role.
Gardeners
Under -Gardeners will need to have basic skills and experience and Head Gardeners will be much more experienced, possessing an in-depth knowledge of land management, horticultural expertise and the ability to manage teams of staff and budgets.
Handypersons
A live-in or live-out role, a Handyperson can quite literally turn his hand to most practical jobs. They each have a level of expertise in fields such as plumbing, carpentry, basic electrics, tiling, light building repairs in addition to cleaning interiors and exteriors, such as windows. They would also know when to bring in experts such as gas engineers. Some have varying degrees of gardening skills and others, some farm experience such as livestock care, fencing and power tool usage. Many will have knowledge of car maintenance, swimming pool and tennis court care - every home should have one!
Chauffeurs
Chauffeur positions can be either on a private basis or in a corporate environment. Chauffeurs will often be expected to have a good knowledge of the London street system, as many jobs require driving in Central London. Flexibility is essential, as is the willingness to work long hours.
Nannies & Maternity Nurses (Eden Childcare)
Good, qualified and/or experienced Nannies are constantly in demand. Our sister company places Nannies and Maternity Nurses in the UK and Overseas in daily and live in positions. We will require excellent references and a current CRB Enhanced Disclosure police check is essential. Childcarers will also need an up to date First Aid Certificate and being a confident driver is becoming increasingly necessary.
Personal Assistants/Secretaries
Candidates must possess superb personal qualities and have excellent computer/shorthand skills.
Private households will require a candidate to be well spoken and self-assured, well groomed, self-confident, highly motivated and exceptionally efficient. The ability to be at ease in demanding social situations may also be advantageous.
Personal Trainers
These professionals offer complete programmes for those individuals preferring to 'work out' in the privacy of their own home.
Personal Trainers offer a diverse range of activities such as: weight training, aerobic exercise, yoga, Pilates and so on. |
