Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 21 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | 130 Dorset Road, Bexhill, TN40 2HT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2594 |
Summary
**2 openings**
Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces? If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others - especially young people in need of care and stability, we’d love to hear from you.
Seaside Short Breaks is a residential children’s home that provides high quality care to children and young people, aged 7-19 years, who have complex needs and disabilities.
The postholder will undertake general cleaning and domestic duties to the required standard in accordance with agreed schedules/rotas of work, either individually or as part of a team. This role includes weekend working.
This role is more than cleaning - it’s about creating a homely, healthy space that helps children feel safe, respected, and cared for. Your work will directly contribute to their wellbeing and the smooth running of a unique and vital service.
You’ll be responsible for the cleaning of designated areas. Tasks include cleaning, washing, laundry, sweeping and vacuuming, and will include toilets and associated facilities. You'll operate, where necessary, appropriate powered equipment to undertake the main duties of the post e.g. carpet cleaning equipment.
We are looking for someone who:
Can adhere to a cleaning programme
Can work to required standards
Can plan, prioritise and work with minimal supervision and work independently.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the job description and person specification for further details.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place face to face in Bexhill on Sea within two weeks of the closing date.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We don’t just talk about this, we demonstrate it. As the largest employer in East Sussex, we can offer excellent and identified career pathways, breadth of work to choose from and unparalleled training as well as fantastic pension and benefits.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte De Retuerto Charlotte.deRetuerto@eastsussex.gov.uk or Sean Scott Sean.scott@Eastsussex.gov.uk
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces? If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others - especially young people in need of care and stability, we’d love to hear from you.
Seaside Short Breaks is a residential children’s home that provides high quality care to children and young people, aged 7-19 years, who have complex needs and disabilities.
The postholder will undertake general cleaning and domestic duties to the required standard in accordance with agreed schedules/rotas of work, either individually or as part of a team. This role includes weekend working.
This role is more than cleaning - it’s about creating a homely, healthy space that helps children feel safe, respected, and cared for. Your work will directly contribute to their wellbeing and the smooth running of a unique and vital service.
You’ll be responsible for the cleaning of designated areas. Tasks include cleaning, washing, laundry, sweeping and vacuuming, and will include toilets and associated facilities. You'll operate, where necessary, appropriate powered equipment to undertake the main duties of the post e.g. carpet cleaning equipment.
We are looking for someone who:
Can adhere to a cleaning programme
Can work to required standards
Can plan, prioritise and work with minimal supervision and work independently.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the job description and person specification for further details.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place face to face in Bexhill on Sea within two weeks of the closing date.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We don’t just talk about this, we demonstrate it. As the largest employer in East Sussex, we can offer excellent and identified career pathways, breadth of work to choose from and unparalleled training as well as fantastic pension and benefits.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte De Retuerto Charlotte.deRetuerto@eastsussex.gov.uk or Sean Scott Sean.scott@Eastsussex.gov.uk
Choose East Sussex!
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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