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Posted 24 August, 2026

Nursery Cleaner

Family First Nursery Group
Basildon, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Nursery Cleaner / Housekeeper

Join Our Team at Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange

Position: Permanent | Hours: 10 Hours Per Week | Schedule: Monday – Friday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Pay: £12.71 per hour

Perks: Enjoy a 75% childcare discount, a day off for your birthday, and access to our Employee Wellbeing Programme!

Are you searching for a part-time role that fits seamlessly into your day while making a meaningful impact on children's lives? Look no further! Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange is on the lookout for a dedicated and reliable Nursery Housekeeper to help us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.

In this vital behind-the-scenes role, you will ensure our playrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas are kept to the highest standards every day. Your efforts will help create a nurturing space where children can learn, play, and thrive safely.

Flexible Hours: We can adapt working hours for the right candidate, making this role perfect for parents, school-hour workers, students, or anyone seeking a regular part-time position.

Whether you have previous cleaning experience or simply possess a reliable, organized nature and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

  • 75% childcare discount
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
  • Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • A supportive and welcoming team environment
  • Opportunities to grow within the Family First Group

The Role:

As a Nursery Housekeeper, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining playrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas
  • Sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and emptying bins
  • Cleaning and disinfecting children's bathrooms, nappy changing areas, and high-touch surfaces
  • Supporting laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing nursery linen
  • Assisting with washing up and maintaining cleanliness within kitchen areas
  • Using cleaning products and equipment safely and appropriately
  • Monitoring cleaning stock levels and reporting replenishment requirements
  • Following Health & Safety, COSHH, infection control, and safeguarding procedures at all times
  • Supporting periodic deep cleaning tasks as required
  • Working closely with the nursery team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Able to work independently
  • Good attention to detail
  • Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  • Positive and proactive approach to work

Desirable:

  • Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience
  • Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and COSHH procedures
  • Experience working in a nursery, school, healthcare, or similar environment

Apply Today!

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time role where your work makes a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs.

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