Housekeeper
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Description
Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.
We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Housekeeper to join our Hailsham nursery team. This important role helps ensure our setting remains clean, safe, and welcoming for children, families, and staff. Working closely with the Nursery Manager and nursery team, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the nursery by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation throughout the setting.
Salary & Hours:
We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Housekeeper to join our Hailsham nursery team. This important role helps ensure our setting remains clean, safe, and welcoming for children, families, and staff. Working closely with the Nursery Manager and nursery team, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the nursery by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation throughout the setting.
Salary & Hours:
- £8.00 to £12.71 per hour (depending on age)
- 40 hours (Monday-Friday)
Responsibilities
- Preparing snacks and tea for the children ensuring food hygiene standards are upheld
- Serving children’s lunches from Zebedees (our external hot meal provider)
- Clearing/ tidying up after snacks and lunches
- Keeping food preparation areas clean and tidy throughout the day
- Daily Laundry – washing, drying, folding and sorting of the laundry
- General tidying/ cleaning throughout the day to help keep the setting a nice environment for children and staff
- Ad hoc housekeeping/ operational tasks as directed by the Nursery Manager
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest or passion for childcare/early years development
- A clean and organised approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Benefits
- 30 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Dedicated "Me" Day after successful probation
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
- Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted childcare across all our sites
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company