Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Abingdon is seeking an Early Years Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for children. You will be responsible for cleaning the nursery, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting with daily tasks. The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning, knowledge of safety regulations, and excellent communication skills. Join a company recognized for its strong workplace culture and support in career development.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within a domestic or commercial property.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.
• Great communication skills with children, colleagues, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Carry out daily laundry and assist with mealtimes as needed.
• Support with cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum Full time equivalent (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY

Hours – Part time (20-32 hours per week), Monday to Friday

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Housekeeper to join our Milton Park Day Nursery on a full time, permanent basis. Our Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', has good transport links, and onsite parking.

The nursery has 148 places and is purpose built, so boasts spacious rooms and has a large garden area with climbing equipment, cycling space, sensory stations and a dedicated baby garden which the children use is all weathers!

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• *Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Housekeeper, you will keep the nursery a clean and safe environment for the children, colleagues, and families. You will maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of the children’s bathroom and nappy change areas throughout the day, carry out daily laundry as required, and be prepared to help with additional nursery tasks where required, such as supporting over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.