Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons UK; Dartford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and hygiene at their Dartford nursery. The role involves supporting children and colleagues in a safe environment while ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Benefits include competitive pay, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience and knowledge of health and safety standards.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property.
• Must pass Food Safety CIEH L2 or above on day 1 in post.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.
• Great communication skills with colleagues, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the nursery environment.
• Carry out daily laundry as required.
• Support over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety

Communication skills

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford

Salary – £12.88 - £13.49 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Dartford, Kent

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 Springfield Lodge nursery working 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Our Benefits

• £12.88 - £13.49 per hour

• 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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.