Experienced housekeeper & family assistant

POSITION • Live-out position • 6 days per week • 7 working hours per day • Salary: €1,000–€1,300 per month, depending on experience and qualifications • Salary is all-inclusive; accommodation, food and personal living expenses are the employee's own responsibility • Long-term position • One paid trial day before making a final decision RESPONSIBILITIES • General cleaning and housekeeping • Laundry and ironing, with careful handling of clothing • Keeping the home clean, tidy and well organised • Independently planning and completing regular household tasks • Grocery shopping and organising household supplies • Ordering groceries, food and other household items when required • Communicating independently with supermarkets, delivery services and other businesses in English • Careful handling of furniture, appliances and household belongings • Helping with our baby when required • Over time, being able to look after the baby independently once mutual trust has been established WHAT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO US We are looking for someone who: • Has very good communication skills and speaks conversational English confidently • Communicates proactively if something is unclear, missing, damaged or needs attention • Has strong self-organisation and does not need constant instructions or supervision • Is reliable and punctual • Is attentive to detail and careful with our belongings • Is honest, trustworthy and responsible • Has a calm, mature and solution-oriented personality • Has excellent personal and household hygiene • Is genuinely comfortable and caring around babies • Is looking for a stable, long-term position REQUIREMENTS • Previous experience working independently in a private household • Previous experience with babies is strongly preferred • Valid legal status / work permit allowing employment in Cyprus • References from previous employers – preferably in Cyprus • Good conversational English • Required medical / blood-test documentation and willingness to meet the applicable health and vaccination requirements for working in a household with a newborn • Driving licence is a plus, but not required. For the right person, we may support obtaining a driving licence in Cyprus in the longer term. HOLIDAYS Annual leave will be planned in advance and coordinated together with the family's travel schedule. We are usually away for a holiday period in December, which provides a natural opportunity for part of the annual leave. HOW TO APPLY Please answer ALL of the following questions in your first message. Applications that only say “I am interested” or “I need work” will not be considered. Full name, age and nationality Where in Cyprus do you currently live? What is your current work permit / immigration status? How many years have you worked in private households? Please briefly describe your last two jobs, including how long you worked there and your main responsibilities. Why did you leave / why are you leaving your current or previous employer? Please provide contact details for two previous employers whom we may contact directly for references. Do you have experience caring for babies? If yes, what age was the youngest baby you cared for? Would you be comfortable occasionally looking after a young baby independently once we know and trust each other? Are you comfortable independently grocery shopping, ordering food and communicating with supermarkets and delivery services in English? Do you have a driving licence? If yes, from which country? When would you be available to start? Are you looking for a long-term position? Why do you think you would be a good fit for our family?