Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (virtual GP, earlyw

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Years Housekeeper for the Didsbury nursery in Manchester. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment for children, staff and families, including toilet hygiene and daily laundry.

Applicants should have prior cleaning experience and a Food Safety Level 2 or higher, with COSHH and health & safety knowledge. DBS checks apply; the role is full-time with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a domestic or commercial setting.
• Food Safety Level 2 or higher required on day 1.
• Sound COSHH and health & safety knowledge.
• Good communication with colleagues, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Keep nursery clean and safe for children and staff.
• Carry out daily laundry and assist with mealtimes.
• Help with additional nursery tasks and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Nursery – Didsbury

Salary – £27,580.80 per annum

Location – Didsbury, Manchester

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 Didsbury nursery on a full time basis.

Our Benefits

• £27,580.80 per annum
• 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 5 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

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.