Nursery Housekeeper

Bright Horizons UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Full-time Housekeeper for their nursery. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting domestic tasks, and ensuring hygiene for children and staff. Ideal candidates should have previous cleaning experience and knowledge of health and safety standards. A strong commitment to creating a safe environment is essential. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Access to Virtual GP appointments

Financial support options

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or commercial cleaning, preferably in a nursery or care home setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery environment.
• Encourage appropriate behavior in a child-centric setting.
• Carry out daily laundry duties and support during mealtimes.

Skills

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Previous cleaning experience

Communication skills

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Annandale Street Day Nursery and Preschool

Hours: 40 Hours/ Mon-Fri

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: From £26,416

We are looking for a Full time, nursery-based Housekeeper to join our Bright Horizons Annandale St Nursery.

Our nursery is a 59 place setting located in Leith, Edinburgh, it is only a 10 minute walk from Waverley Station, with local bus routes nearby.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Keep the Nursery a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and families
• Encourage and model behaviour, which is appropriate in a child environment, being professional at all times
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of the children’s bathroom and nappy change areas throughout the day
• To carry out daily laundry duties as required
• To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality, for example being aware of personal information regarding children
• Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking of certain domestic tasks within the nursery e.g., supporting over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment

What we’re looking for

• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property, preferably in a nursery or care home setting
• Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements
• Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an PVG Check.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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