Cleaning Assistant / Housekeeper (Part Time 17.5 Hours per week)
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £11,699 per annum (£23,398 FTE with increase due in April 2026) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Great Bookham, KT23 4DZ |
| Company: | The Grange Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for 2 detail-orientated Cleaning Assistants / Housekeepers to join our team at The Grange Centre, a leading
provider supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 1 role working 7am - 10.30am Monday to Friday and 1 role working 4pm - 7.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £11,699 pa (£23,398 FTE 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 a full time
position.
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
* You'll 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
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a snippet of what our team had to say in our October 2025 staff survey:
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.
We are looking for 2 detail-orientated Cleaning Assistants / Housekeepers to join our team at The Grange Centre, a leading
provider supporting people with learning disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 1 role working 7am - 10.30am Monday to Friday and 1 role working 4pm - 7.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £11,699 pa (£23,398 FTE 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 a full time
position.
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
* You'll 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
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a snippet of what our team had to say in our October 2025 staff survey:
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.