Description
This role has a starting salary of £23,322 per annum based on an 36 hour working week.
This is a permanent position and working hours can be discussed at your interview.
We are excited to be hiring a new Residential Housekeeper to join our fantastic children's home team located in Knaphill, Woking.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Optionto buy up to 10 days ofadditionalannual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity,adoptionand dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Team
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. As a Housekeeper you will be an essential member of the team.
About the Role
We are looking for a 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:
10. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene (where necessary using powered equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines etc)
11. Ensuring all necessary repairs are reported and that health and safety guidelines are always followed
12. 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.
If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!
To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:
13. You are flexible, organised and able to work methodically
14. You have an awareness of Health and Safety issues and COSHH
15. You have great interpersonal skills and can develop appropriate relationships with young people
16. You can work well as part of a team but also confident working individually
17. You are committed to undertaking relevant training and development
Application Questions:
18. Please can you tell us about what has motivated you to apply for this position?
19. Please can you tell us about any skills and experience you have that would be relevant for this position
Contact Us
This advert closes at 23:59 on 2nd February 2026 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,