Nursery Housekeeper - TeddingtoninBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED SAT 4 JAN 2025

Position: Housekeeper

Salary: Up to £12ph

Location: 111 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, Greater London, England, TW11 8BB

Hours: 15 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Reports to: Nursery Managers

Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it!

Fennies has been excelling in the early years since 1992, and we're opening new nurseries every year. We don't acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you'll be supported by our tailored induction, and you'll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Fennies Academy.

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your Journey

As a Nursery Cleaner , you'll ensure the setting is safe, clean and tidy for the welfare of the children and staff. You'll follow the daily cleaning rota and the monthly deep clean rota as provided by your nursery to maintain the high standard in your setting. You'll assess your surroundings on every shift by implementing your knowledge of the nurseries Risk Assessments and report any potential concerns through the correct channels to be resolved. You'll be responsible for ensuring the building is secured when you leave each evening.

You're the best at

• Following cleaning schedules, to ensure the nurseries are hygienic and safe for the children and staff
• Organising the stock cupboard so you can foresee what needs to be ordered, whereby you'll inform the Housekeeping Supervisor in line with their ordering schedule
• Being presentable and well-mannered, particularly when parents and children are still in the setting
• Attending to the day-to-day cleaning rota and fulfilling the task listed on it, such as mopping, emptying bins, laundry duties, cleaning toilets, cleaning lockers and fridges
• Undertaking intense cleaning as part of the monthly cleaning rotas, such as deep-cleaning fixtures and fitting to a high standard to ensure the safety of the children and staff at the setting
• Working independently and often alone in a setting
  
  

What You Know

• The relevant regulations and procedures, such a Health & Safety, Risk Assessments and COSHH
• The importance of keeping all keys, fobs and similar items safe
• The correct procedures for safeguarding and confidentiality and who to escalate any concerns to (although you will not work directly with the children, it is the responsibility of everybody in the nursery to ensure the welfare of the children)
• Previous experience of being a cleaner in a Nursery, School, Hospital, education or healthcare setting is an advantage
  
  

We are the best at

• Creating the perfect welcome with our in-person bespoke induction, allowing you to feel supported from day one of your career at Fennies
• Building those connections between you and our support functions, to ensure you feel part of our wider family and can focus on making an impact for each and every child
• Providing stunning facilities to create an engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn and for your teams to inspire young learners
• Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together as part of the Fennies family
• Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to give and receive your nurseries feedback
• Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies.
• Staying up to date on industry news and methods and supporting your implementation of updates in the nursery.
  
  

We Want To Offer You

• The chance to join the place where you belong; coming together regularly with developmental opportunities that start from your first induction
• Opportunities to develop in your career, with targeted talent mapping and approachable line managers as well as bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists
• It's important for us to support your requirements with competitive salaries that match or outshine our competitors and a comprehensive pension scheme
• Enjoy comprehensive care and support with our new Bupa Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, direct access to nurses, and online guidance for you and your household, alongside team incentives and up to 33 days annual leave.
• Events to come together and celebrate; from summer BBQs in the sunshine to a Christmas party to remember!
• The Fennies Fresh Café; giving you a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox!
• A referral bonus of £500 for every qualified friend or family member who join the Fennies family
• Part-time, evening shifts (18:00-21:00) to fit your lifestyle
  
  

At Fennies we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company with a variety of perspectives and ideas, fostering innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us and be part of a team that embraces diversity and works towards a more inclusive future.

Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!

'Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required'

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