Domestic Assistant

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Haywards Heath seeks a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe environment for children. This part-time position (10 hours per week) involves regular cleaning tasks and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have experience in cleaning and a proactive approach. Join a company dedicated to shaping futures and ensuring children's well-being with competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Benefits

Free meals including breakfast and lunch

Accredited training opportunities

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Take your birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Supportive central team

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in workspaces.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.
• Proactive attitude towards tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep all areas of the nursery clean and safe.
• Carry out regular cleaning tasks for surfaces and shared spaces.
• Follow hygiene and safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations

Friendly and proactive approach

Job description

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Haywards Heath as a Domestic Assistant! This is a part time role based on 10 hours per week.

We’re now looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our team, helping us maintain safe, hygienic, and comfortable spaces where children can thrive.

Why Kids Planet Haywards Heath?

• There are two large outdoor areas with fun activities for the children
• The nursery is in a beautifully converted Barn building, retaining many of the original features
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Domestic Assistants:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Domestic Assistant:

• Keeping all areas of the nursery clean, tidy, and safe for children and staff.
• Through carrying out regular cleaning tasks, including floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• By following hygiene and safety guidelines to maintain a healthy environment.

What a Domestic Assistant needs:

• Experience of cleaning.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• A friendly and proactive approach.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Haywards Heath.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.