Most care roles ask you to do three jobs at once and value none of them properly. This isn't one of those. We're looking for someone who can cook, keep a home running smoothly, and drive our young people safely to where they need to be, and we'll treat each of those skills like they matter because they do
You'll be the backbone of a residential home for children. The meals you cook aren't just fuel, they're comfort, routine, and often the first proper nutrition some of these young people have known. You'll know their tastes, their allergies, what makes them feel cared for. You'll create a home that's clean, organised and welcoming, so that when these kids walk through the door after a difficult day, they feel safe
Your driving means independence and dignity for the young people in our care. You'll take them to school, to activities, to appointments, to the things that matter. You're not just transport, you're a trusted adult they see regularly, someone who knows the route and knows them
You'll work as part of a small, focused team where everyone's role is visible and valued. In a residential home setting, consistency matters enormously, and you'll provide it. This is hands-on, real work with young people who genuinely benefit from an adult who shows up and does the job properly
What you will be doing
- Plan and prepare nutritious, appealing meals for the young people in the home, catering to dietary requirements and preferences
- Maintain the home to a high standard, including cleaning, laundry, stock management and general domestic duties
- Drive the young people safely to school, activities and appointments in the home's vehicle, following all safety protocols
- Work flexibly across cooking, domestic and driving duties as the home's needs require on any given day
Why you will love working here
- A real role where your three skill sets are all needed and all valued, not squeezed into one underpaid position
- Work in a residential children's home in Kingston upon Thames with a small, consistent team
- Competitive salary and benefits package for a multi-skilled domestic and support role
- The satisfaction of providing genuine care and stability to young people who need it
Is this you?
- Are you a safe, confident driver with a full, clean driving licence and genuine care about transporting young people responsibly
- Do you have cooking skills and experience, ideally in a catering or care environment, with ability to plan meals and cater for different dietary needs
- Are you reliable, organised and comfortable managing domestic tasks to a good standard in a busy household
- Can you work flexibly across these three areas, adapting to what the home needs on the day
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.