Acorn Early Years
Nursery Housekeeper – Milton Keynes
Key Responsibilities
- Flexible and willing to undertake tasks as needed for the nursery.
- Inform the Nursery Manager of any problems or concerns affecting responsibilities or quality of care.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery.
- Adhere to Acorn nursery policies and procedures (health & safety, equal opportunities, child protection, COSHH, OFSTED).
- Ensure bathroom areas are clean and hygienic, with stocked dispensers.
- Ensure surfaces are clear and tidy.
- Maintain adequate supplies of tabards, bibs, flannels, bedding, and paper towels.
- Ensure all laundry is up to date.
- Clean eating areas, tables, and chairs after use.
- Be a reliable and flexible team member.
- Maintain a professional approach to cleaning.
- Dust nursery areas as needed.
- Provide ratio cover in the nursery when required.
- Undertake relevant training needs.
Skills and Expertise
- Excellent cleaning and hygiene skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Teamwork and cooperation skills
- Experience in childcare environments (preferred)
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Competitive, transparent, and annually reviewed pay scales
- Childcare discount
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme