Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + BHs

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Shift options 35h

Job summary

Bright Horizons Tingley in Stourton, Leeds, is seeking an Early Years Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe nursery environment for children, families and staff. The role includes daily laundry, hygiene tasks and occasional support during meals and equipment cleaning.

The position requires prior cleaning experience, a Food Safety Level 2 or higher, COSHH awareness and strong communication with parents and colleagues. DBS clearance will be completed as part of safer recruitment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property.
• Food Safety Level 2 or above (to be passed on day 1)
• COSHH and Health and Safety knowledge
• Strong communication with colleagues, children and parents

Responsibilities

• Keep the nursery clean and safe for children, colleagues and families.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms and changing areas.
• Carry out daily laundry as required.
• Support other nursery tasks, including mealtimes and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tingley

Salary – £12.75 per hour

Location – Stourton, Leeds

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 Tingley nursery.

Our Benefits

• £12.75 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
• Shift options: 35 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.