A Caretaker Couple manage, protect and maintain an employer’s property and assets.

A Caretaker Couple care and manage a property where the employer is in limited occupation, so they are entrusted with the task of caring for the buildings and grounds of a specific property.

The Caretaker Couple are always live-in, so as to protect the property, either in a self-contained section within or annexed to the house or in a cottage within the grounds of the property. 

A Caretaker Couple often are a combination of housekeeper and gardener/handyman, covering all housekeeping duties and household and garden maintenance.

A Caretaker Couple’s role is very wide-ranging so a flexible and hands-on approach is vital, as is being trustworthy and reliable.

Duties

  • Cooking

  • Cleaning

  • Ironing/Laundry

  • Typical outdoor duties may include:

  • Daily Maintenance

  • Upkeep of the Gardens

  • Upkeep of Buildings

  • Plumbing,

  • Wiring and other aspects of the property