Nursery Housekeeper - Heathside Nursery

MIChild Group; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing sessions

Annual employee awards

Wellness events

Staff meals provided

Paid uniform

Learning hub access

Job summary

MiChild Group operates a network of nurseries dedicated to early years education. We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and staff in Weston, Runcorn.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 5pm to 8pm (15 hours per week), ensuring daily cleaning routines, safe chemical handling, and prompt reporting of any maintenance or stock needs to the team. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experienced housekeeper in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety in a nursery.
• Ability to report maintenance and stock needs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hygienic nursery environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues and stock requirements to the team.
• Work flexibly within the role's hours and tasks.

Skills

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Chemical handling

Initiative

Communication

Reporting issues

Tools

DBS check

Job description

• Location: Heath Road South, Weston, Runcorn, WA7 4QR
• Position: Nursery Housekeeper | Monday to Friday | 5pm to 8pm
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.75/ph

\"Small Steps. Giant Leaps.\"

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Heathside Nursery

Heathside Nursery is proudly rated good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 43 children and has been part of the Mi Child family since 2020.

We are in Runcorn WA7, near the Heath office’s and local to Heath Park. We are also local to several commuting routes such as the shopping city, and Runcorn old town,10mins walk to Runcorn train station and local to many more local locations.

Our Setting has had a full refurbishment, and recently our baby garden has had a full re-design. We are lucky enough to have two very large outdoor spaces, offering our children and staff countless opportunities to engage in outdoor activities in natural environments in the great outdoors. We have on site parking facilities.

MiChild Benefits:

• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We’re Looking For:

• An experienced housekeeper, knowledgeable about health & safety practices within a nursery based environment
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring all areas of the setting are clean and hygienic
• Knowledge of how to work safely with chemicals and cleaning agents
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good communication and experience in reporting key information such as maintenance issues to stock requirements
• Reliable and proactive

** This is a part time position, working Monday to Friday, 5pm to 8pm | 15 hours per week.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.