Housekeeper - £13998.46 salary working 20 hours per week Monday - Friday, between the hours of 4-8pm
Benefits of working with us at Nursery Village:-
- 6 weeks holiday and Christmas closure paid
- Company Sick Pay
- Compassionate/Dependency Leave
- Pension contributions up to 9%
- Staff Bonus & Rewards Scheme
- Stream- to get power over your pay when you need it Stay Safe, personal safety system
We are celebrating our commitment to the Real Living Wage as one of the only accredited childcare providers in the South West, looking for a helpful and organised housekeeper to join our team at Nursery Village.
As our Nursery Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the daily upkeep and cleaning of all nursery rooms including staff areas, halls and toilet areas. Following the children's afternoon meal time you will support the rooms by clearing and cleaning away after the children have eaten. The role also involves ensuring the nursery washing is completed daily and kitchen and laundry room are kept tidy and organised
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Experience of cleaning a nursery environment or similar
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Ability to work as a team member and organise own workload
- Be responsible for the daily upkeep and cleaning of all nursery rooms, halls and toilet areas
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To help maintain a safe and hygienic, child-centred environment
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To take any action required to ensure the safety and welfare of children and to report any concern immediately to the Nursery Manager
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Work with the nursery team to keep the building and its areas clean, tidy and welcoming
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Upkeep of laundry, e.g. washing sheets, face cloths or towels
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Keeping our building safe, setting alarms and locking up as needed
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Follow the latest health and safety legislation, taking part in all necessary training as required
*Please download the full Job Description through the attachment*
Desirable
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A Paediatric First Aid certificate
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A Food Hygiene certificate
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
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Sufficient understanding and use of English
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Ability to work as a team member and organise own workload
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Understanding of the importance of good hygiene practice
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Ability to be a reflective team member in order to develop your practice
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Ability to communicate effectively with all children, staff and families
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Ability to support an environment which is inclusive for all and encourages diversity
Essential
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Experience of cleaning a nursery environment or similar
Desirable
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Experience of working with children aged under 5
Nursery Village is fully committed to the Safeguarding and Welfare of children and this paramount in our Safer Recruitment policy. This role includes supervision and care of children and is considered a ‘Regulated Activity’.
For successful candidates, all offers of employment will be conditional, subject to the following;
- An Enhanced DBS check with barred list information
- 2 satisfactory references must be obtained, including a reference from your current/most recent employer
- Verification of Identity
- Verification of Right to Work in the UK
- If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, an overseas Enhanced DBS check
If you are barred from working in Regulated Activity with children, it is an offence to apply for this position.
