Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper, Band 2- Little Apples Nursery

The closing date is 15 July 2026

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

01 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

318-26-T0439

Job locations

Little Apples Nursery

Cunningham House

Cheltenham

GL53 7BY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.0 To re-heat and prepare the childrens 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.