Cleaner

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

Department: Little Elms Crofton

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton Limited

Compensation: £5,949 / year

Description


Job description
Are you looking for an amazing CAREER opportunity?

Are you looking to work somewhere you will be valued and appreciated?

If they answer is yes… then WE NEED YOU!!

You will be joining the Leading Family Run group of 10 Nurseries in South London, that has been established since 2009.

Working hours - Monday to Friday (6pm-8pm)


Location - Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton - 109 Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8HU

Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique!


Our ideal candidate –

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic cleaner who takes pride in maintaining a good standard of cleaning daily once the nursery is closed for children. You'll have good attention to detail, be a team player and the ability to use your initiative.


Amazing benefits on offer -

• Service recognition awards – get an extra day's annual leave, for each year worked (max of 5 extra days entitlement)


• Free lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work


• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)


• Generous Childcare discount


• Fantastic Transport Links


• Free Uniform


• Opportunity to gain further qualifications

Things you need to know –

• All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.


• Successful candidates will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer


• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

The role of the Cleaner is to clean the nursery to a high standard on a daily basis, ensuring the environment is safe for the children.
Cleaning Duties:
 To clean, disinfect and dust sinks, basins, countertops, toilets, doors and floors
 To sweep, vacuum and mop floors daily
 Ensure hand wash basins throughout the nursery are stocked with soap and hand towels
 To empty all waste, rubbish and recyclables in the appropriate disposal area
 To update management on specific maintenance/cleaning requirements that need to be carried out, but
cannot be done within your remit e.g. deep cleaning of carpets
 To ensure all paperwork is completed as and when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Health & Safety:
 Complying with health and safety legislation
 Remaining aware and observant of all health and safety issues in the nursery, where possible reducing the
risk of an accident occurring through preventative actions
 To be aware of and act in line with the Company risk assessments and procedures
 To be aware of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
 To ensure all cleaning products are stored safely in the designated cupboard/area at the nursery
 Carry out health and safety checks as outlined within Company Policies and Procedures
 Being aware of the outcome of risk assessments and fully implementing the specified controls
 Ensure the nursery is safe and secure prior to leaving
General:
 Attend, participate and support with staff meetings, open days, social/nursery events as agreed by your line
manager
 Abide by Little Elms Company Values and all other policies and procedures, always maintaining a
professional approach, behaviour and confidentiality at all times