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Housekeeping Assistant

Guildford Borough Council

£15
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Please note that Henley Fort is in a rural location, so applicants should consider transport arrangements before applying. We have shifts available generally mid week, 10am -2pm. (Flexibility depending on group needs). 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 The Role As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our yurt accommodation in our centre, ensuring our guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and positive environment during their stay. Your work will directly contribute to the overall experience of the children, schools, and groups who visit us. SOLD delivers high-quality outdoor learning programmes that inspire and develop young people. Our centres provide memorable residential experiences, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is important to the overall high-quality experience of our visitors. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Attention to detail and high cleaning standards Ability to work independently A positive 'can do' attitude Punctual and reliable To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Why does this job appeal to you? What skills can you bring to the role? What is your availability? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. 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. 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. For an informal discussion please contact Robin Ridsdale by e-mail at robin.ridsdale@surreycc.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time or you can call 01372 378901 to leave a message. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and contacting applicants to arrange an interview. Please complete all parts of the application. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council . Our Commitment 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're 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. 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