Housekeeper - Children's Homes

The Witherslack Group; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance

Regional allowance

Induction training

Holiday entitlement 7 weeks

Career progression to RSW

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Nice working environments

Recommend a friend bonus

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is recruiting a Housekeeper for our Children’s Homes in Oxfordshire. You’ll prepare and serve nutritious meals, help with laundry and keep the home clean and welcoming, ensuring young people feel safe and supported in a stable setting.

You don’t need prior experience, but a can-do attitude, empathy for young people, resilience, and a full UK driving licence are valued. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but a can-do attitude and teamwork are essential.
• Caring, empathetic approach to young people.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Desirable: food hygiene and nutrition qualifications.
• Ability to plan, prepare and provide nutritious meals for children and staff.
• High standards of cleaning and home maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children and staff.
• Assist with laundry and keep the home clean and tidy.
• Maintain high standards of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the home.
• Support young people and contribute to a stable, caring environment.
• Play an active part in daily activities and routines within the home.
• Support safeguarding and promote welfare as part of the care team.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Caring and empathetic

Resilience

High cleaning standards

Full UK driving licence

Education

Food hygiene qualification

Nutrition knowledge

Job description

Housekeeper - Children's Homes

Date: 2026-09-03

Location: Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, GB, OX10 6HH

Contract type: Any

Closing date: 2026-12-03T06:55:31.16

Salary: £31,066 - £31,969 assuming good attendance

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Job Description

Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our housekeepers are a part of a team enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults — an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. Our housekeepers help create an environment where these young people can thrive and are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive change, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

Warm and welcoming, our homes offer constant support and stability, so our young people feel safe and happy in a familiar, comfortable setting. By making sure our children's homes are a great place to stay, you'll be having a lasting positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care. You will achieve this by preparing and serving a range of tasty, nutritious food, assisting with laundry and making sure high standards of tidiness and cleanliness are maintained. You'll be working at the heart of our home, helping our young people to feel happy and supported in all aspects of their lives, including relationships, social skills, activities, and hobbies.

Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality, and potential — and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you'll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £27,666 - £28,569
• Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, you'll be supported in becoming an RSW if this is something you wish to do
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance. Check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: So you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments: with the very best facilities. Check out our homes here
• Recommend a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves.

You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for:

• A can-do attitude and being a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Genuinely caring about our young people (and each other), so honesty and empathy are a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• Desirable - food hygiene and nutrition qualifications
• Ability to plan, prepare and make nutritious and healthy meals for children and staff
• Pride in high standards of cleaning and maintaining a home
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future, and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.