Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ovingdean seeks a part-time Domestic Assistant to ensure a clean and safe environment for children and staff. Responsibilities include regular cleaning tasks and adherence to health guidelines. Candidates must have cleaning experience and knowledge of health regulations. The role offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals during work hours

Pension plan

Enhanced leave for family events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles is essential.
• Understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations is required.
• Must demonstrate a friendly and proactive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Conduct regular cleaning tasks for all areas.
• Follow hygiene and safety guidelines for a healthy environment.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Knowledge of health and safety 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 Hall Lane as a Domestic Assistant! This is a part time role.

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 Hall Lane?

• Local to the city centre
• Great transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 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.

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.