Nursery Housekeeper - Heathside Nursery

Michild-Group-3; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 13,638,000 - 17,220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Annual staff awards

Wellness events

Attendance incentives

Learning hub access

Anniversaries celebration

Uniform and meals

Job summary

MiChild Group is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper for Heathside Nursery in Runcorn. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 5pm–8pm, totaling 15 hours per week. You will maintain cleanliness, follow health and safety protocols, and support a safe, welcoming environment for children and staff.

Applicants should have prior nursery cleaning experience, knowledge of safe chemical handling, and be able to work independently while communicating issues promptly to the team. DBS preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Good communication to report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all nursery areas.
• Follow health and safety protocols during cleaning.
• Stock and manage cleaning supplies, report shortages.
• Report maintenance issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning & hygiene expertise

Health & safety compliance

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication with team

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

• 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.