Housekeeper

Housekeeper
Location:  Titchfield, PO14 4LN

Salary range: £8.72 - £9.53 (depending on age and experience)

Hours: 20 hours per week

​Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits: Pension, 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 day off for birthday

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Application
​Form

​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
JOB PURPOSE
  • The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the highest possible standard of cleanliness of a children’s day nursery which provides care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Operational
  • Work in partnership with the Manager, Deputy Manager and Third in charge to ensure the cleanliness of the nursery.
  • Adhere to company Policies and Procedures.
  • Work in compliance with COSHH regulations, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the National Standards.
  • Implement the company Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
  • Ensure chemicals, cleaning agents and cleaning utensils which may be a danger to children, staff and visitors are locked away following use.
  • Maintain organised and tidy store areas for chemicals and cleaning equipment.
  • To work to the very highest standard of workmanship.
  • To work with limited supervision.
  • Follow the cleaning schedule, working alongside the nursery management team to ensure the nursery is cleaned and presented to the highest standard.
  • Report any maintenance issues directly to the Nursery Manager.
Health and Safety
  • Wear the appropriate health and safety protective clothing when handling any chemical product.
  • Follow the COSHH data sheets in relation to the handling of any chemical product.
  • Remain aware and observant of all the health and safety issues in the nursery and where possible reducing the risk of an accident occurring through preventative actions.
  • Maintain the safety of yourself and others by ensuring all cleaning equipment being used offers no health and safety risks from slips, trips and falls.
Personnel
  • Provide a positive role model to the staff team
  • Attend regular staff meetings where deemed appropriate.
  • Attend regular internal and external training.
General
  • Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • The ability to work to identified timelines and strict timetable
  • The desire to take pride in ‘job well done’
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently
  • Natural affinity to children
  • ​Reliable and trustworthy