The Marian Centre Bray: July 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025

GP Housekeeper Job Opportunity

The Marian Centre CLG, Greenpark Rd, Bray. Co.Wicklow

are recruiting a part-time Housekeeper

The Marian Centre in Greenpark Rd is a well-established community Pre-School within the North end of Bray.

Main Duties:

· To maintain a hygienic, tidy, and comfortable environment in the Centre

· Prepare healthy snacks for Pre-School Children

· Monitor grocery, household, and cleaning supplies

· Shop for After-School and Pre-School services

· To work alongside the Pre-School team in planning menus, healthy eating food themed activities and trips

Desirable :

· First Aid, HACCP (training will be provided by the service if you do not have any of these)

· Experience in similar role

Essential:

· Own car

· Motivated and can work collaboratively and independently.

Hours: 12.30am - 4.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Applications by cover letter and CV to the Manager(Lisa Kearns) at the address or email above by 5pm on the 5th August. Job role to commence on the 20^th August’25

Housekeeper

General Purpose

To maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment in the Centre. To prepare a healthy snack for preschool children.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

· maintain all assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

· sweep, wash, scrub, mop and sanitise floors

· empty, clean and sanitise bins

· dispose of trash in a sanitary manner

· clean sinks, wash basins, toilets, mirrors, and windows

· sort, wash, load and unload laundry

· maintain all cleaning equipment and storage in a safe and sanitary working condition.

· observe and report any maintenance issues, necessary domestic repairs and replacements

· check and ensure adequate supplies of groceries, household supplies and cleaning supplies.

· plan and prepare snacks for the children, assist with break, clean up after breaks.

· cover in preschool room as required.

· ensure confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge and Experience

· knowledge/experience of cleaning and sanitation techniques and methods (HACCP desirable)

· physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, lift and bend

· able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals

· knowledge of community based childcare services

· some childcare knowledge/experience desirable

Key Competencies

· reliability and adaptability demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness

· planning and organizing

· team work

· high energy levels and demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness

· able to listen and follow instructions

· effective communication skills

· able to work unsupervised

· able to maintain a professional manner at all times

· displays integrity and honesty

· maintains a positive attitude towards parents, children and visitors

· able to follow and adhere to standard policies and procedures

Our Fabulous Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp Fun and Games

Summer camp was a huge success with lots of variety ,the children were so excited each morning wondering what we had planned for the morning or where we were going. They were all so excited to get on the big bus during our outdoor trips.

Monday

Monday was our trip to the zoo, the children had great fun exploring the different areas of the zoo and the playgrounds, it was a lot of walking but we took breaks to get our energy back up. This year the zoo had Dinosaur exhibits in different locations and the children got so excited each time we would find another one.

Tuesday

Tuesday was play ball, the Play Ball Team that came to do this activity were great with the boys and girls. We played some great games, one was the shopping game where each coloured marker was a fruit that the children had to collect them .We also played the dragon and banana game ,the children were fully engaged and enjoyed this high energy activity.

Wednesday

On Wednesday we went on the bus to Zoom, the children just love the freedom to explore the different areas it really is great place to go to release all that energy. We had the whole place to ourselves which was lovely.

Thursday

Thursday we had reptile man come to visit, he brough lots of new friends for the children to meet from corn snakes to a Tortoise and bearded Dragons to an Iguana. The children loved meeting all the different reptiles and were amazed by each one he took out. The reptile man was very informative and answered all the children's questions. They even got to feed the lizard worms, and the huge tortoise some dandelion leaves. We could see how brave the children felt during this activity.

Friday

Friday was Explorium the children loved this place, there so much to do and explore with its many areas it appeals to everyone. There was sensory areas, digital interactions spaces, STEM activities and an outdoor space. The children had so much fun they didn't want to stop for lunch, it really is a cool place for children.