Centre Assistant

Centre Assistant

The Company

Service Care Solutions are currently seeking a Centre Assistant on behalf of Haringey Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with a focus on providing high quality care and education to young children.

The Role

The Centre Assistant will undertake a range of domestic, cleaning and associated duties in order to ensure the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of children and all users of the Centre throughout the day. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning, domestic and premises duties, as well as assisting with the general care, activities and comforting of young children. This will include setting out materials and equipment for children's activities, accompanying Teachers/Nursery Officers taking groups of children on visits and outings, and assisting children at mealtimes following eating/mealtime policies of the Centre.

The Responsibilities

• To vacuum carpets, clean floor, work surfaces and toys; polish window shelves, furniture and woodwork, empty wastepaper into sacks and deal in accordance the Council's safe working practices.
• To spot mop, clean spillage and wash floors as necessary, depending on use to which they have been put and nature of the surfaces.
• To clean toilets, including lavatory pans, hand basins, fixtures and fittings using clean fluids, and disinfectants as appropriate in accordance with safe working practice; to clean potties after use by the children; to replace toilet rolls as and when required.
• To clean and scour sinks and keep other basic domestic equipment and machinery in a clean and workable condition, reporting any defects or faults to the Head of Centre.
• To operate Centre washing machines and dryers, loading the machines to wash and dry garments, towels, face cloths, dressing up clothes and any items as and when required.
• To prepare light snacks as and when required and to clean and wash up dishes.
• To assist in the general care, activities and comforting of children.
• To accompany Teachers/Nursery Officers taking groups of children on visits and outings.
• To change and rinse out soiled clothes and assist children in toileting.
• To assist children at mealtimes following eating/mealtime policies of Centre.

The Requirements

• The ability to assist with the general care, activities, and comfort of young children.
• Cleaning experience.
• The ability to prepare basic food for young children.
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• An awareness of Health and Safety at work.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about providing high quality care and education to young children, and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via email to or click the 'Apply' button now. I look forward to hearing from you.