Housekeeper

The starting salary for these positions is £20,733 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

These are permanent positions and working hours can be discussed at your interview.

It’s an exciting time to join Surrey as a Residential Housekeeper for one of our new purpose-built Children's residential homes in either Epsom or Walton on Thames. Our homes are nestled within vibrant communities, well-connected by convenient transportation links and conveniently located near the outskirts of London.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the team

As we embark on this new chapter, we are eager to build our teams for each home. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of our journey right from the start. Together, we will shape the way the homes operate and establish a nurturing and secure environment from day one.

Surrey Residential Homes look after children up to 18 years of age. All our homes are inspected regularly by OFSTED and have been judged as either 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. We are very proud of the quality of our residential services for some of Surrey’s most vulnerable children. As a result, we have invested in our homes and staff and plan to continue this to achieve a service that is ambitious, innovative and responsive to the needs of young people in our care.

About the role

We are looking for a full-time Housekeeper who shares our dedication and who will take pride in our home; helping to create a clean and homely environment for our children. The homes look after up to 4 young people aged between 11-18 years old.

This is a very rewarding role where your work will make a real difference to the lives of the children we support. As a Housekeeper you'll be at the heart of ensuring the home is clean and safe by:

• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene (where necessary using powered equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines)
• Ensuring all necessary repairs are reported and that health and safety guidelines are always followed
• Quality checking any groceries or cleaning products delivered to the home and making sure these are stored and rotated appropriately

Shortlisting criteria

As a team, we work closely together to ensure we are providing the best possible care for some of Surrey’s most vulnerable young people; and at times this can be challenging so you’ll need to be adaptable and resilient working in this environment.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• You are flexible, organised and able to work methodically
• You have an awareness of Health and Safety issues and COSHH
• You have great interpersonal skills and can develop appropriate relationships with young people
• You can work well as part of a team but also confident working individually
• You are committed to undertaking relevant training and development

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Muzzall by e-mail at residentialrecruitment@surreycc.gov.uk

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.