Cleaning Assistant / Housekeeper

The Grange Centre; Great Bookham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider supporting people with disabilities in Great Bookham is seeking a detail-oriented Cleaning Assistant to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. The role includes responsibilities such as vacuuming, mopping, and ensuring toilet facilities are clean. This position is suitable for candidates with previous experience or those looking to be trained. The company offers a supportive team atmosphere focused on delivering high-quality care and support to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential).
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Respectful and positive attitude, especially in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure properties are clean, hygienic, and well-presented.
• Vacuum rooms, corridors, and communal areas.
• Empty waste bins and restock toiletries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Time management

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Advert

We are looking for a detail‑orientated Cleaning Assistant / Housekeeper to join our team at The Grange Centre, a leading provider supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Hours: 35 hours per week, 7am – 3pm OR 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday with a 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Salary: £23,398 pa (with an increase due in April 2026).

Please note we are open to considering full‑time or part‑time candidates, so also have another advert live for 2 part‑time positions.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will ensure that our properties are always clean, hygienic, and well‑presented, creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

• Vacuuming rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, and communal areas
• You may be working in shared spaces, offices, teaching spaces, toilets, bathrooms and occasionally in residents rooms
• Sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors
• Dusting, polishing, and washing down surfaces
• Cleaning glass, mirrors, and interior windows
• Emptying waste bins across all designated areas
• Ensuring all rooms and communal spaces are odour‑free
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washroom facilities
• Restocking toiletries and hygiene supplies
• Follow an agreed cleaning schedule which will include periodic deep cleans

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential as we are happy to train)
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and time management
• Respectful and positive attitude, especially in residential settings
• A commitment to our values: Friendly, Open, Respectful, Caring, Enabling.

What Colleagues Say

• 95.2% of the team say they understand how the purpose and values of The Grange Centre relate to their job.
• 92.9% say that The Grange Centre provides them with the training they need.
• We have an open, no blame culture as emphasised by 96.4% of the team saying that The Grange Centre provides an environment where they feel able to admit when they make a mistake.
• 89.2% feel they are a valued member of The Grange Centre team.
• 95.2% find their colleagues to be helpful and supportive.

About The Grange Centre

At The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a difference and supporting people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are unique in Surrey as we offer accommodation, care support and a wide range of skills training and activities all on one beautiful 8 acre site in Bookham. Our services are most suited for people with mild to moderate disabilities.

We are a regulated care provider, a charity and a housing association and we provide three services – residential care for those with higher care needs, supported living for people working towards independence and skills and activities – a wide range of training, work experience and mini businesses.