Early Years Housekeeper

Bright Horizons UK; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £23,927 - £25,000 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Canterbury, Kent

We are looking for a part time, nursery-based Housekeeper to join our Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool.

What we can offer you:

• 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
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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
• Carry out daily laundry duties as required
• Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality, for example being aware of personal information regarding children
• Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking certain domestic tasks within the nursery e.g. supporting over meal times 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 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 Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.