Job Description

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622320
Salary Range: 24,796 - 25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary 15,078 - 15,280 per annum)
Work Location: Swanwick Lodge, Southampton
Hours per week: 22.50
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 03 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant to join our Facilities Team at Swanwick Lodge Secure Children's Home.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate staff to join our workforce at Swanwick Lodge, a secure children's home in the heart of Hampshire. Swanwick Lodge accommodates up to 10 children aged 11-17 who have been placed for their own safety and wellbeing.
The Role:
You will maintain high levels of cleanliness within the home and its surrounding areas and offices.
You will work Monday - Friday each week, excluding Bank Holidays. Start time can be flexible to suit your needs.
What you'll do:
Daily tasks will include:

• cleaning bedrooms, washrooms, toilets, and other facilities
• transport laundry to and from the Laundry
• monitor cleaning stock levels
• complete mandatory paperwork

What we're looking for:
No professional qualifications are required; you will be provided with the necessary training and support required for the role, as well as opportunities to develop both personal and professional skills.
You need to:

• understand of the client group at Swanwick
• demonstrate the importance of following Health and Safety guidelines
• demonstrate the importance of following procedures and security measures
• demonstrate core values of integrity, confidentiality and respect
• be a team player with strong collaborative skills
• have excellent communication skills for building positive relationships with a diverse range of people, including children, colleagues, contractors and professionals

Why join us?
We offer:

• comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
• great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay
• opportunity to develop and progress within Hampshire County Council

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference at Swanwick, get in touch!
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
Additional Information:
Domestic Assistant
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Lisa Moore, Facilities Manager on or 01489 581913
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Skills Required