Work with us

We are a place-based charity working in Elmbridge, Surrey. Our vision is for an Elmbridge community where everyone has the opportunity and support to live a rewarding life, free from poverty and inequality. We use our assets (people, land, property and funds) to tackle issues of poverty, health, housing, and educational attainment in our local area.

Residential Officer

Do you have a passion for helping others within a caring, supportive environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a big difference while being part of a small, friendly team. We are looking for someone with experience of working with older people, who can take a proactive role in supporting our housing residents, and engage them in a variety of wellbeing activities and outings. A good understanding and passion for working in the charity sector and supporting local communities is also desirable.

This is a part-time role based primarily on-site in our almshouses in Walton-on-Thames.

You can read the full job description here.

Deadline for applications: Friday 1 August 2025 - midday

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 4 August 2025

Interested? Please send your CV and covering letter to admin@waltoncharity.org.uk. Please note that your covering letter should not exceed two sides of A4, and CV’s without a covering letter will not be shortlisted for interview. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email admin@waltoncharity.org.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

You can find out more about our housing by clicking here.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Do you have a passion for inspiring others, and making sure everyone has their say? This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in coordinating a groundbreaking commission, while being part of a small, friendly team.

We are now embarking on establishing the Elmbridge Poverty Truth Commission (EPTC), a project engaging people from all levels of our community to make a real difference. We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable clients, who can take a proactive role in supporting commissioners whilst raising the profile of the EPTC, and increasing awareness of local poverty and inequality. A good understanding of, and passion for, working in the charity sector and supporting local communities is also desirable.

This role has scope for being either a part-time or full-time role, and is based primarily in our office in the centre of Walton-on-Thames.

You can read the full job description here.

Deadline for applications: Monday 4 August 2025 - midday

Interviews: Monday 11 and/or Tuesday 12 August 2025

Interested? Please send your CV and covering letter to admin@waltoncharity.org.uk. Please note that your covering letter should not exceed two sides of A4, and CV’s without a covering letter will not be shortlisted for interview. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email admin@waltoncharity.org.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

You can find out more about the Poverty Truth Commission here.