Cleaner

Hadland Care Group; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Nursery Cleaner, where your role is vital in maintaining a hygienic and welcoming environment for children. This part-time position offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance work and personal life. With a focus on staff well-being, you'll enjoy benefits like an annual bonus scheme, childcare discounts, and a supportive team culture. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will help create a safe space for children to thrive. If you're reliable and passionate about cleanliness, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

29 Days Holiday

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning role, preferably in a childcare setting.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety standards in child-friendly environments.

Responsibilities

• Disinfecting surfaces and maintaining cleanliness in communal areas.
• Using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely.

Skills

Hygiene Standards

Attention to Detail

Cleaning Equipment Operation

Reliability

Education

Experience in Cleaning

Childcare Setting Experience

Tools

Vacuum Cleaners

Dish Washers

Washing Machines

Tumble Driers

Steam Cleaners

Job description

NURSERY CLEANER

Location: Tops Christchurch, Dorset

Pay rate:Up to £12.22per hour

Contracted Hours:12.5 hours per week/Part Time 5.30pm – 7pm

“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.”- OFSTED recent feedback

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options: Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance!

Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Exclusive Deals and Discounts: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.

Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role

Our cleaner’s ensure the nursery premises is clean and tidy including laundry room. Also, ensure stock is checked and re-ordering is done in sufficient time to have sufficient for the job. You are able to operate all equipment necessary for the job – eg vacuum cleaners, dish washers, washing machines, tumble driers, steam cleaners.

About the Nursery

Tops Christchurch Nursery is a 77 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Priory Hall, Christchurch. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

What does the role involve?

• Disinfecting surfaces, toys, and furniture to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of communal areas, including kitchens and staff rooms.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting all areas.
• Able to use the correct cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals safely and appropriately.
• To report any problems, faults, damage appropriately.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a cleaning role (experience in a childcare or educational setting is a plus).
• A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards, particularly in environments where children are present.
• Aware of the sustainable ethos of the company, including being actively involved with energy conservation and recycling.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

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