Early Years Housekeeper

About the Role

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Housekeeper to join their team in a clean and orderly environment dedicated to early childhood care and education. Located in a sustainable and award-winning housing estate in Eddington, Cambridge, the nursery offers convenient transport connections and a supportive, diverse workplace culture built on the values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

The Early Years Housekeeper plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and hygiene of the nursery by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, particularly in children's bathrooms and nappy change areas throughout the day. Responsibilities also include handling daily laundry duties and assisting with other nursery tasks such as supporting mealtimes and cleaning equipment as needed.

Benefits

• 40% discount on childcare for the first child*
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure, with options to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme participation
• Access to financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP consultations and early wage access
• Professional development programs with career coaching available at all career stages

Requirements

• Experience in cleaning within a domestic or commercial environment
• Possession of Food Safety CIEH Level 2 certificate or higher (or equivalent), which must be held from the first day of employment
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines and health and safety standards
• Effective communication skills for interaction with colleagues, children, and parents

Additional Information

This position includes enhanced background screening due to working with children, involving a thorough pre-employment process including an enhanced DBS check. The employer supports inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and ages, considering reasonable adjustments where necessary.