Housekeeper/Lunchtime Assistant

We are looking for a Housekeeper/Lunchtime Assistant to join our nursery in Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes. 

The role needs to cover 30 hours per week, working between 09.00am and 15.00pm, Monday - Friday, working all year round.

The role is paying £9.50 - £12.30 per hour, 30 hours a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be flexible and willing to undertake tasks according to the needs of the whole nursery.
• To inform the Nursery Manager of any problems, concerns or issues which may affect your ability to carry out your responsibilities effectively or which may be affecting the quality of care in the nursery.
• To help maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery at all times.
• To be aware of and to implement effectively all Acorn Nursery policies and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities, child protection, in compliance with COSHH regulations and within the guidelines as set by OFSTED
• To ensure that the bathroom areas are thoroughly clean and hygienic at all times, ensuring the dispensers are fully stocked.
• To ensure surfaces are clear and tidy where possible
• To ensure that all areas always have an adequate supply of tabards, bibs, flannels, bedding and paper towels etc
• To ensure that all laundry is up to date
• To clear eating areas and ensuring tables and chairs are thoroughly cleaned after use.
• Be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility.
• To have a professional approach to cleaning.
• General dusting of the nursery where needed
• Provide ratio cover in the nursery when required
• To be willing to undertake under training needs relevant to the role

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.

We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

Benefits

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually

Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career

Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family

Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off

4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey

Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think ?

Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle

Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a little more affordable

Length of Service awards – time with us means treats for you

Summer and Christmas parties – all work and no play is a myth

Pay advances for when times are tough

Employee assistance wellbeing programme – because you matter to us