Early Years Housekeeper

MP Training and Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent nursery in Canterbury is seeking a part-time Early Years Housekeeper to ensure a safe and clean environment for children and staff. The role involves cleaning, laundry, and supporting nursery operations, suitable for someone with prior cleaning experience and a commitment to safety and hygiene. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits such as childcare discounts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning within domestic or commercial properties.
• Certification in Food Safety must be obtained on the first day.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms and nappy change areas.
• Carry out daily laundry and assist with nursery tasks.
• Support over meal times and clean equipment as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £25,538 - £26,600 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 are looking for a part time, nursery-based Housekeeper to join our Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool working Monday-Friday, 20 hours per week.

• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!

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