Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeper
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0439
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Little Apples Nursery
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £25,272 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Housekeeper, Band 2- Little Apples Nursery
Band 2
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Housekeeper, Band 2- Little Apples Nursery
We are looking for a confident Housekeeper with a passion for delivering outstanding care for our children's mealtimes and environment. You will be working 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday ( part-time/Job share considered) serving meals, clearing away and maintaining the high standards at the busy nursery.
In return you’ll benefit from a happy, supportive environment, good training opportunities, excellent holiday and sickness package along with a NHS Pension scheme.
The Trust has two busy nurseries based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - part-time/job share considered
Base: Little Apples Nursery, Cheltenham General Hospital
Salary: Band 2
Main duties of the job
The role includes meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months - 5 years, managing their time effectively to complete meal times on time and maintain good standards of organisation within the Kitchen, Laundry and staff areas. Acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situations.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.0 To re-heat and prepare the children’s meals at lunch time and Tea time. No cooking is required.
2.0 To adhere to the nursery Policy document, Operational plan, Health and Safety and Food Safety Act Practices.
3.0 Bring to the attention of the Manager any child receiving a poor diet.
4.0 To work to the standards defined in the kitchen hazard analysis.
5.0 To carry out duties that are not covered by evening domestics such as the laundry, kitchen and staff room area.
6.0 To ensure children receive the correct meal to minimise the risk of allergic reactions
7.0 To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of meals at the correct temperature.
8.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained.
9.0 Support nursery staff to ensure maximum use of available resources to support the nursery achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year.
10.0 Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children.
11.0 In conjunction with the nursery Manager order provisions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Safeguarding in Early Years
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Catering Experience
- Experience of working with children 0-5 years
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of a healthy diet for children aged 0-5 years
- Motivated and Enthusiastic
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Penston
- Job title
- Trust Childcare Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 2260