Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons; Andover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Housekeeper for its Dandelions Day Nursery and Preschool in Andover. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

You will ensure a clean, safe environment for children and staff, maintaining hygiene in bathrooms and changing areas and assisting with daily nursery tasks as needed. The salary starts from £12.75 per hour, dependent on experience, with benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning in domestic or commercial property.
• Great communication skills with colleagues, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Keep the nursery clean and safe for children, staff, and families.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms and changing areas.
• Carry out daily laundry and assist with nursery tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety L2

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Dandelions Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependant on experience)

Location – Andover

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 Bright Horizons Dandelions Day Nursery and Preschool.

_ *this role is part time - 20 hours a week from Mon to Fri *_

Our 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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