This role has a starting salary of £22,599 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 Residential Housekeeper to join our fantastic children's home located in Cobham, nestled within a vibrant community and conveniently located near the outskirts of London.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
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:
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene (where necessary using powered equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines etc)
- 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 CV and personal statement 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
If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/09/2024 with interviews to follow.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.