Housekeeper

Job descriptionHove Village Day Nursery Ltd. is a group of unique day nurseries where creativity is at the centre of an inspiring childcare offering.We are looking for two additional Housekeepers to join our growing team and work in our Bloomsbury Street setting.The successful candidates will work 10am to 7pm.The role of a Housekeeper is to maintaining a clean, tidy and safe nursery, supporting the Nursery Team in ensuring all children can play, develop and learn safely.Duties:Cleaning all classrooms, communal areas and officesEnsuring all rooms, including bathrooms and changing areas have all required resources, such as paper towels, soap, nappies etc.Maintaining the stock room, including regular stocktakingOrdering suppliesKeeping a cleaning scheduleManaging recycling and refuse, including monitoring collectionCleaning of all surfaces, windows and equipmentEnsuring all areas such as reception and common areas kept clean and tidyAssisting with clearing up after lunchesProviding a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nurseryFollow Health and Safety procedures to ensure the well-being of all childrenRequirements:Previous experience of cleaning/housekeeping in a nursery/daycare/school settingKnowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety practices in a nursery/daycare/school settingAbility to communicate effectively with colleaguesAbility to work independentlyStrong organisational skills and attention to detailPatience, compassion, and a genuine interest in providing a safe, clean environment for childrenBenefits:Competitive salary based on experience and qualificationsPaid time off and holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesSupportive work environment with a collaborative teamBirthday offUp to 10 days sick payHove Village Day Nursery Ltd. is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children, staff and volunteers attending the setting and all positions will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained.Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family - A group of nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support.You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures, which includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks.#HP