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War has changed many aspects of the lives of Ukrainians. For successful families who moved to safer cities, the task was not only to restore business and support the country, but also to create a new home for themselves and their loved ones. Alongside local clients, now those who are arranging their household in Lviv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kamianets-Podilskyi or Chernivtsi are also seeking reliable solutions in the field of domestic service. In this new reality, the format of cooperation with live-in domestic staff is gaining particular importance. This is not just a way of organising everyday life — it is a modern model that combines comfort, stability and safety.
Live-in domestic staff: flexible formats of cooperation
Our clients — both those who moved to new regions and local affluent families — are increasingly discovering the benefits of working with staff who live in the home. This is not a new practice, but precisely now it becomes clearer and more attractive, since it allows everyday life to be organised without disruptions and unnecessary complications.
A housekeeper or newborn nanny with a live-in 5/2 schedule stays in the house during working days and spends weekends at home. Families choose this option when they need daily support on weekdays but prefer more privacy on weekends.
A family chef or wardrobe manager with live-in shift work. Several specialists rotate each other, ensuring continuous assistance. This is convenient for families who value constant presence in the home while at the same time providing comfortable conditions for the employees themselves.
A maid, head housekeeper or nanny-tutor with an accumulated schedule. This format is often chosen by clients who prefer to work with one trusted person. The specialist works for an extended period with minimal days off, then receives several days in a row for rest. For the family, this means stability and trust; for the worker, an opportunity to regain strength and take care of their own home.
For families who value comfort and quality service, live-in staff becomes a practical and reasonable solution. The wartime reality has made its adjustments: during air raid alerts, public transport stops, employees find it difficult to commute, and the working day may be interrupted by the need to stay in a shelter or safe place. In such conditions, day staff cannot always perform their duties on time. By contrast, the live-in format avoids these risks: the worker is always at the workplace, work does not stop, and the family gains stability and confidence in the daily routine.
Among the requests from clients in Lviv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi, several key categories of live-in domestic staff stand out. These are specialists without whom it is difficult to imagine an organised and comfortable life in modern conditions.
Live-in housekeepers. This format is chosen by families who seek not only cleanliness but also a well-maintained, systematically organised home. It allows them to fully focus on business, children or rest, knowing that household matters are in reliable hands.
Wardrobe managers (VIP wardrobe specialists). They arrange clothing, care for fine garments, shoes and accessories, ensuring their preservation and durability. Such a specialist helps the wardrobe remain in impeccable condition for years.
Live-in nanny. One of the most in-demand categories. The constant presence of a nanny provides the child with routine and calm, and parents with a sense of security, especially when transport or work schedules become unpredictable.
Live-in governess. This is the choice of families who want both care and development. A live-in governess organises activities, helps with languages or creativity, and becomes a mentor who integrates harmoniously into the family lifestyle.
Live-in family chef. They design individual menus, consider everyone’s preferences, and work with various products. In unstable times, having a personal chef is a guarantee of quality and enjoyment of daily meals.
Live-in family driver.The demand for live-in family drivers remains stable, but due to wartime circumstances, finding such a specialist is difficult, making a database of verified candidates particularly valuable.
All these categories remain in demand, but supply in the market is limited. That is why for clients it is important to have access to verified, experienced specialists whom they can trust even in challenging circumstances.
The domestic service market in Ukraine is currently undergoing significant changes. Families who invest in quality of life in Lviv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod or Ivano-Frankivsk still need professional housekeepers, nannies or chefs, but the availability of such specialists has become much more limited.
One of the key reasons is the departure of a large number of women abroad with their children. Many of them have already settled in new countries and do not plan to return in the near future. This has significantly reduced the number of experienced housekeepers, nannies and governesses who previously formed the core of the market.
The shortage of male staff is no less significant. Chefs, drivers, house managers — most of them are now serving in the military or have left the country. Only a few specialists exempted from military service remain available for work in the domestic service sector.
Geography is also an important factor. Previously, most professional workers sought employment in the capital, where there were more opportunities and higher salaries. Today, however, even in large regional cities, the choice of staff has shrunk considerably.
Thus, demand for domestic staff from families remains, but the supply of qualified candidates has sharply decreased. This has created a new reality: finding a trusted specialist independently has become much more difficult. In such conditions, the role of professional agencies comes to the forefront — since they possess the database, expertise and resources for effective recruitment.
By turning to the Sweet Home domestic staffing agency, clients gain access to our database built since 2008. It contains verified specialists with excellent references, many of whom have worked with us more than once. This means a family can invite someone they can trust with the most valuable things — their home, their children, and their daily rhythm of life.
Our team consists of experts in domestic service who have been working in this field for years. They know the market, advise clients, select balanced solutions and help build partnerships between family and staff. All candidates undergo thorough document and reference checks, making cooperation as safe as possible.
For clients in Lviv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Chernivtsi or Ivano-Frankivsk, this means the opportunity to find the best housekeepers, nannies, family chefs or governesses with live-in — specialists who are difficult to find independently due to limited supply on the local market.
Another advantage is that we offer unlimited replacements during the trial period and bonus replacements throughout the year. This gives families confidence that even after signing the contract, they retain freedom of choice and always have agency support. If needed, we will quickly find another candidate — without stress or delays.
That is why our clients note stability in working with selected staff. We help create conditions in which specialists stay long-term, and cooperation becomes effective and comfortable for both parties.
For families in Lviv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod and Ivano-Frankivsk, live-in staff — housekeepers, VIP wardrobe managers, house managers, nannies, family chefs or governesses — is becoming a convenient and reliable solution in the new circumstances. The shortage of qualified personnel makes recruitment a difficult task, but this is where agency support plays a key role. With years of experience, a verified candidate base and well-designed cooperation formats, we help clients find trustworthy people to entrust with the most valuable things.
Our approach is a combination of professionalism, care and tailored selection. And therefore, working with the agency becomes not just a service, but a partnership that allows the family to feel confident even in the most difficult times.
