Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this position is £11,661per annum based on a 18-hour working week.
We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic and energetic Maintenance Person or as we call them in Surrey, a Handyperson to join our expanding team. This role will be located in Woking at our residential children's home Ruth House. We can offer flexible hours for this position with a possibility of the role becoming full time, please get in touch and we'd be happy to have a conversation about what that looks like!
We are a diverse team and we welcome the richness this brings to the children that we care for. We are committed to working together to provide the best possible outcomes for the children and in return we provide excellent support, training and development, including: safeguarding, lone working and health and safety.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time)
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
Our children's homes support children with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. We work together to meet the needs of our looked after children between the ages of 11-18; creating a stable foundation which will prepare them for the next stage of their lives.
As a Maintenance Person with us, you will be responsible for the routine maintenance, safety and security of the building and grounds; carrying out checks and minor repairs as necessary to ensure our homes remain safe and well maintained for the children. We want our homes to be exceptional for the children we are entrusted to care for. It's what we strive to provide and what our children want and need.
We welcome applications from people who are happy and confident to work alongside our children to help them gain simple life skills and to assist with creative projects.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
10. Some transferable DIY skills and the ability to maintain a small garden
11. The ability to develop positive and appropriate relationships
If this sounds like you and you can match our energy to be exceptional, we (and our children) really want to hear from you!
Application Questions
To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
12. Can you describe any experience you have with DIY tasks or basic maintenance work?
13. Have you ever been responsible for maintaining a garden or outdoor space?
14. How do you ensure your interactions with others are appropriate and professional?
Contact us
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/09/2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,