HK-Cook / PA / Carer (Guernsey)
Guernsey, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time| £40,000 per annum (£40,000 Gross Per Annum)
Job Title: Housekeeper-Cook / Household Assistant / Carer
Start Date: ASAP when the right candidate is secured
Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Salary: £40,000 Gross Per Annum
Schedule: Monday to Friday, split hours during the day to be agreed in advance; occasional weekend flexibility when the family are travelling
Job Overview: A warm and welcoming private family in Guernsey are looking to hire a lovely capable good all-round candidate to provide day-to-day household support with a strong focus on fresh, from-scratch cooking. The role includes supportive involvement with the family’s adult daughter who is neuro-divergent, encouraging independence through gentle self-care prompts and confidence-building activities. You will coordinate light housekeeping alongside the two cleaners, plan and prepare meals using local seasonal produce, and help maintain smooth daily routines. The household has a gentle, well-behaved Goldendoodle who enjoys beach walks. Guernsey suits candidates who value an outdoor lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
Start Date: ASAP when the right candidate is secured
Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Salary: £40,000 Gross Per Annum
Schedule: Monday to Friday, split hours during the day to be agreed in advance; occasional weekend flexibility when the family are travelling
Job Overview: A warm and welcoming private family in Guernsey are looking to hire a lovely capable good all-round candidate to provide day-to-day household support with a strong focus on fresh, from-scratch cooking. The role includes supportive involvement with the family’s adult daughter who is neuro-divergent, encouraging independence through gentle self-care prompts and confidence-building activities. You will coordinate light housekeeping alongside the two cleaners, plan and prepare meals using local seasonal produce, and help maintain smooth daily routines. The household has a gentle, well-behaved Goldendoodle who enjoys beach walks. Guernsey suits candidates who value an outdoor lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
- Contacting tradespersons and keeping on top of appointments.
- Plan weekly menus and cook balanced meals from scratch using fresh local ingredients.
- Shop for groceries and manage pantry, fridge, and freezer stocks.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and oversee cleaning standards in coordination with the two cleaners.
- Handle light housekeeping as required, including laundry oversight and basic household errands.
- Provide gentle prompts to the adult daughter for self-care routines such as showering and wearing clean clothes.
- Accompany the daughter on daily walks and plan simple community outings to build confidence and self-esteem.
- Walk and provide basic care for the family’s Goldendoodle as needed.
- Prepare food for travel days and adjust plans for occasional weekend needs when the family is away.
- Keep clear household lists, budgets, and supplier notes to support efficient operations.
- Drive for shopping or outings when required.
- Proven home-cooking ability with confidence in seasonal, from-scratch meals.
- Patient, calm, and consistent approach to supportive prompts and routines; experience with autism or neurodiversity is advantageous.
- Organised, discreet, and reliable with clear communication.
- Comfortable working split hours and planning tasks in advance.
- Dog-friendly and happy to incorporate outdoor activity.
- Full driving licence required; a small car is available for use, including exploring the island on days off.
- Beautiful brand-new separate one-bedroom flat.
- Island lifestyle on Guernsey with excellent local produce and coastal walks.
- Collaborative environment with two cleaners already employed.
- Structured Monday to Friday schedule with agreed split hours.