Housekeeper / Lunchtime Assistant

Job summary

Nursery Housekeeper/Lunch Cover - Bletchley 

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Housekeeper and Lunch cover assistant for our Nursery in Bletchley, Cold Harbour. 

Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day. 

This is a part time position. 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

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

Key Values

We are looking for candidates with the following values:

• Personal
• Professional
• Nurturing
• Nature Pedagogy
• Ethical

At Acorn, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  As an inclusive employer, we’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

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
• 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the 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 for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

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