Job Description

Cleaner

Department: Little Elms Lee

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Lee

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

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 Lee - 84 Handen Road, Lee, SE12 8NR.
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

Cleaning and Associated Duties:

• Perform general cleaning of toilets, staffroom, corridors, and classrooms.
• Clean the kitchen, load the dishwasher, and wash dishes as necessary.
• Thoroughly sanitize handrails, door pushers, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces.
• Empty and replace all bins, including nappy bins.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the role.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of designated areas and prepare classrooms for teaching.
• Report any incidents or accidents to the manager.
• Inform the manager of any maintenance needs, such as light bulb replacements or leaking washbasins.
• Notify the manager when resources or equipment need replenishing.
• Carry out additional cleaning tasks, such as window cleaning, washing walls and skirting boards, cleaning the entrance hall, and steaming the corridor floor.
• Take responsibility for workplace safety, adhering to instructions for the proper use and storage of materials and equipment required for your tasks.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the scope of the role.
• In case of illness outbreaks, increase cleaning efforts to help prevent the spread of infection.