Live-in Housekeeper/Cook

Our client, with a substantial residence, close to Lewes in Sussex is seeking a Live-in Housekeeper/Cook to assist with the smooth running of their busy family household.
The residence consists of 10 ensuite bedrooms (4 are used day to day) as well as 2 further guest bathrooms. The family is made up of 2 adults and 3 children (age 11, 12 and 14) as well as a friendly cat and 3 dogs, so any candidate applying must be child and pet friendly.
There is a part-time Cleaner who comes in 3 days per week.
Duties include:
All aspects of hands-on housekeeping, including vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and polishing
Laundry and ironing
Wardrobe management
Daily cooking of family orientated meals (when the family entertain the female principal cooks, you would be required to assist)
Maintaining stocks of groceries/any other supplies – planning menus etc.
Ad hoc supervision of the children if/when needed
Running errands/school runs
The ideal candidate would be highly experienced and hands on, confident with managing a large and busy family household. Must be friendly, trustworthy, and smiley with a calm, sunny disposition.
During the week it is just the family in residence, but they do have guests over the weekend, but it is rare for the residence to be ‘full’, usually an extra 2 bedrooms used.
Driver would be essential – there is a car provided for work purposes.
Accommodation: 2-bedroom maisonette with bathroom, living room, kitchen, and utility room.
Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 6:30pm until July. The family will then relocate and use the property at weekends and so the client would require weekend working with 2-3 days off during the week.
Salary: £45,000 gross per annum – negotiable depending on experience.