Children's Residential Housekeeper

Surrey County Council; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for vulnerable young residents. The ideal candidate should possess flexibility and strong interpersonal skills, and the role includes a competitive salary, generous holidays, and comprehensive support for professional development.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising with service

Option to buy up to 10 days of leave

Local government pension

Carer's leave

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development access

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• You have an awareness of Health and Safety issues and COSHH.
• You can develop appropriate relationships with young people.
• You can work well as part of a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure all necessary repairs are reported.
• Quality check groceries and cleaning products.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Methodical work style

Adaptability

Education

Relevant training and development

Job description

• Title: Children's Residential Housekeeper
• Reference: SCC/TP/288898/4144
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £23,322 per annum
• Category: Caretaking & Cleaning
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 6 November 2025
• Location: Walton-on-Thames

Description

The starting salary for this position is £23,322 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

This is a permanent position and working hours/pattern 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 Walton on Thames. Our home is nestled within vibrant communities, well-connected by convenient transportation links and conveniently located near the outskirts of London.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About us

Surrey Residential Homes look after children up to 18 years of age. All our homes are inspected regularly by OFSTED. We are very proud of the quality of our residential services for some of Surrey's most vulnerable children. 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 home looks 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

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/12/2025

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.