Cleaning & Maintenance couple needed for a small hospitality business in the Northumberland countryside, UK

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  Description

  We are a fun, easy going family running a small hospitality business in the heart of Northumberland in the North of England (a very friendly part of the country!) but still only 5 minutes’ drive (30 mins walk) from the local town which has all amenities including supermarkets, shops, restaurants and much more.
  
  We can provide a self catered cottage for you while you are working with us.
  
  We need help with cleaning and laundry for our guest house, B&B, pub and several self catered holiday cottages. Here are some of the jobs that you would get involved with:
  
  Cleaning
  Ironing
  Laundry
  Bed making
  Gardening
  DIY, repairs and general maintenance (basis skills needed)
  Dog care
  Occasional Babysitting and help with homework
  
  You must be happy to work well with others and have a love for the countryside with a creative and adventurous spirit.
  
  PLEASE NOTE IT IS NECESSARY TO DRIVE AND HAVE A CAR AS WE ARE IN A RURAL LOCATION.
  
  We are looking for a fun couple, NON-SMOKERS, positive, organised, keen on attention to detail, patient, hardworking and flexible as every day is different!!!
  
  We are ideally looking for a permanent couple but would be happy to consider applications for 6 months minimum.
  
  Hours will very from week to week but will be between 30 - 40 hours per week (weekends too) this is different every week as is dependant on accommodation bookings. There will be plenty of time to travel around the local area and further afield and we will happily advise on places to go!!!
  
  Accommodation is free and bills are included. Pay is negotiable dependant on experience and ability to commit, but we will pay generously for the right people.
  
  PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS !!!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Improve your English in a friendly relaxed way, learn about living in the English countryside, and the way of life and history of this part of the world. We will offer you a fun working environment working alongside many different people on the estate from cleaners to gardeners. No day is the same....! There will be plenty of you time, time to explore and travel around Northumberland and further afield while always having a base to come back to.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Cleaning and making beds – B&B, pub and holiday cottages
  Laundry room and ironing
  Gardening
  DIY, repairs and general maintenance
  Dog care

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We can offer you a self-catered cottage located next door to our family home ensuing you have your own privacy and space to relax. The property comprises an open plan kitchen (you will be required to self-cater or try the local restaurants) / living room and double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Also benefitting from WIFI and a TV.

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  What else ...

  You will you have plenty of time to travel the local area and further afield and we will happy advise on places to go!!!
  
  Hadrian’s Wall is on our doorstep so great for exploring and excellent walks. Newcastle upon Tyne is our main city with direct train links south to London and north to Scotland which is only 30 mins drive from us. The stunning and historic Lake District, Scotland and Yorkshire Dales are all within easy reach (90mins drive)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Yes, there is plenty of space to park a car, van or even camper.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  25+ hours per week. Flexible from day to day.