The number of families around the world has grown in stature over the last few years. Some households with large homes and estates would prefer to engage with much more domestic helpers than those with smaller households. This indicates that they are looking for domestic workers that can work together harmoniously and in rapport not just with their fellow workers but most especially with the client’s family. Though the concept of domestic couples are not so usual these days but they might be the perfect candidates for them!
Why should you use a Domestic Agency when hiring a domestic couple?
Throughout the past 15 wonderful years, Little Ones has established a renowned reputation for being the leading childcare and domestic staff providers in Europe and the United Kingdom. We have the fantastic and amazing team of consultant specialists who are experts in hiring the best domestic couples in the industry. We are dedicated and committed to provide a high quality of service for the satisfaction of our clients. We understand the struggle in searching for a domestic couple who will be a great fit for your family and we are happy to give a helping hand to find the best candidate for you. We make sure that out of the thousands of applications that we receive each day, they will undergo our vetting and screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are being recruited for the clients.
What are the vetting and screening procedures of Little Ones?
Our company has the most thorough and rigorous vetting and screening process in the industry. First, you may enquire to our hotline and one of our consultants would discuss the candidate’s work experience and other personal information. After the initial telephone call of the candidates with one of our consultant specialists, there will be a face to face interview that will last for approximately 40 minutes long. The purpose of this recorded interview is to assess the candidate’s skills, qualifications, former work experiences and goals in applying for the job.
We highly value our client’s safety and security that is why we make sure that to check the domestic couple’s standard criminal records or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other documents such as their valid first aid qualification specially when the job position requires childcare services. In addition to this, the candidate also needs to have a work visa permit and to confirm their identity they will need to provide a photo ID. The most qualified domestic couples are selected and will have the opportunity to meet the family.
What are the advantages of hiring a Domestic Couple?
A very large household may be in need of childcare providers, cleaning services, cooking, maintenance and gardening helpers. They would be searching for domestic staff that can give them a helping hand with the daily home affairs. This is the very reason they may want to hire a domestic couple. The duties and responsibilities of a domestic couple varies depending on the family’s needs but they are really amazing in any work they do. Here are some of the following advantages of hiring a domestic couple:
Domestic couples can work as a team and harmoniously.
One of the biggest problems families face when having two unrelated domestics working in the same home is that they are not able to work as a team and oftentimes makes the given tasks longer than expected. Unlike the solo workers, a couple is extremely familiar with each other not just because of their work history but because they spent many years together and have gone through anything by working as a team. They are two interdependent people who can work and complete each task with a common goal and render the services that their client needs. They are very experienced at working together harmoniously and completing each task in certain areas. Being team players makes a domestic couple perform more efficiently, effectively and accomplish the work faster as they may also be good at multitasking.
Domestic couples have a wide range of skills.
A couple may have different skills than the other and that makes them a dynamic duo! Typically one of the couple has strong housekeeping skills while the other is a very good cook. They may also have additional skills such as childcare services or maintaining a very beautiful landscape of the client’s property. From the grounds maintenance up the house management to doing laundries or ironing, they diligently put their skills and best efforts that often has outstanding results. Domestic couples can adjust and be flexible to what the family needs without compromising the quality of their service.
Domestic couples have an amazing attention to detail.
Although domestic couples are good at multitasking hence their attention to detail is also exceptional. They are dedicated to the work they do and there is no room for mistakes. From the smallest task up to the most vital one, they make sure that it is taken care of efficiently and with accuracy. They also tend to be problem solvers with excellent analytical skills. Great domestic couples with these kinds of skill sets will surely satisfy the needs of the client.
Domestic couples are professional and they don't allow their personal matters to affect their work.
The experienced domestic couples have a high standard of professionalism and would never allow anything that may affect their work. Although they will try their best to work as one and maintain their very good relationship with each other, they may sometimes have disagreements and indifferences but they won’t let it get in the way of any work they need to do. This will motivate them to discuss and solve the problems as soon as possible and in a very discreet way. Professional domestic couples always keep in mind that it is important to resolve things quickly so they can work efficiently.
Hiring a domestic couple is a very cost efficient option.
As mentioned above, domestic couples have a wide range of skills and can take on a wide variety of roles this means that they can also cover the jobs of three to four members of a domestic staff. This would indicate that the combined salary and living cost would make them a very cost efficient option that will save a lot of money for the clients. Thus, if you are looking for some with flexibility and can do multiple roles then a domestic couple is the best option for you!
What are the jobs available for Domestic Couples and how much is their rate?
The needs of a family may be different than the other but domestic couples can be flexible and willing to adjust on what the family’s preferences are. This may include but is not limited to the following job types:
Live In or Live Out Housekeepers and Gardener
House Manager and Butler
Live In Nanny and Manny
Live Out Nanny and Manny
Live In Nanny and Manny Housekeepers
Live Out Nanny and Manny Housekeepers
Private Cook and Driver
It really depends on what the family’s needs and special requirements for the candidate. They may be needing a couple who can assist them for twenty four hours and so they are willing to provide accommodation or space for them. Maybe they want a couple who lives in the local area and can assist them even in a live out position for a full time or part time role. Most of the domestic couples are willing to work for many years and on a long term or permanent basis. The experienced and professional domestic couples normally have a market rate of £800 to £1100 net per week.
What are the duties and responsibilities of the Domestic Couple in each job type?
Live In or Live Out Housekeepers and Gardener
A domestic couple may consist of two people who have very strong housekeeping skills and a diligent gardener. The wife might be good at cleaning and maintaining the utmost cleanliness of the home and property whilst the husband may be an amazing gardener who can grow beautiful flowers and maintain the beautiful landscape of the family's backyard. This position is open for full time or part time and live in or live out. The number of working hours depends on the client’s preferences. Oftentimes, a family owns another residence or place to spend the holidays and they need helpers who will maintain it in its beautiful condition.
House Manager and Butler
A very professional domestic couple may be two interdependent people who have excellent management skills and are experienced in overseeing a household staff. They are trustworthy, reliable, and have attention to detail. The family needs a couple who can work together harmoniously and will make them at ease when they have to leave for longer days. This job position is often for live in as many families prefer house managers or butlers to be staying with them and can assist them any time they need.
Live In Nanny and Manny
Some families who have a large household and children who need childcare often hire a nanny and manny. A dynamic duo who can look after and give extra care for the children is advantageous for this position since the families are looking for people who particularly are there for them when they are working and have to stay for longer hours. The family would be happy to provide an accommodation for these couples and also a privacy for them specially during their day offs. In this role, it is very crucial that the couple has a valid first aid qualification and an enhanced DBS check this is to ensure the safety of the children as well as the whole family.
Live Out Nanny and Manny
Just like the live in nanny and manny, the live out couple should also provide an exceptional service for the families who have children to look after too. They will be in charge of making sure that the children are safe and comfortable while they are away. The families are looking to hire a domestic couple particularly who lives in a walking distance to the client’s home since they want to limit the use of public transport. Someone who can drive and ideally has their own car would be beneficial for this position since they will not be living with the family. In addition to that, this position is also open for a part time role which means they will work for 30 to 35 hours per week and more than that which is 40 hours and up would be full time.
Live In or Live Out Nanny and Manny Housekeepers
Many families consider a domestic couple who will not just provide childcare services but also can be given housekeeping duties. They may be searching for nanny and manny housekeepers and a domestic couple would be a great fit for them. The family may need a couple who can work full time and who will be living with them to assist with everyday tasks. Although this position is also open for part time and live out roles.
Private Cook and Driver
Due to the busy day to day schedule of some families, they may find it difficult to prepare healthy meals for the whole family and they may be looking for some who have an expertise when it comes to cooking. They may also be looking for someone who can drive them when going to work, picking up the children from school or to run errands for them. A domestic couple who possess the following skills and experience is a very great fit for them!
What are the areas covered by the Domestic Agency?
Little Ones is happy to provide the best domestic couples for the families living in London which may include: Bromley, Fulham, Ealing, Colindale, Battersea and many more even the extensive parts of the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. We are dedicated to recruit the top calibre candidates for the amazing families in Europe and internationally.
