Housekeeping Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Cottenham Court Care Home, High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SS
Rate of Pay: £13.30 - £14.30 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (30 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 5 days per week including alternate weekends)
Ratings: CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.9 / 10
About the Role
We are partnering with the exceptional Cottenham Court Care Home in Cambridge—boasting a fantastic Good CQC rating and a remarkable 9.9/10 score on carehome.co.uk—to find a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeping Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. Cottenham Court provides tailored care solutions, nursing, residential, and short-stay support in a warm, thriving community where every detail counts.
As a Housekeeping Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe, and comforting space, ensuring our residents feel truly at home.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, working closely with other housekeeping and maintenance staff.
Vacuum, mop floors, polish, and generally ensure the upkeep of all communal areas and residents' bedrooms.
Maintain housekeeping stocks for day-to-day use and raise any supply or maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor as you go.
Manage multiple requests at once with a comfortable, multi-tasking approach while keeping residents happy and content.
What We Are Looking For
A natural flair for tidying up paired with a genuine passion for helping others.
Pride in ensuring work is completed to a high, organised standard.
Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and collaborate with other teams to support residents.
Why Join Through Us at Cottenham Court?
Competitive Pay: £13.30 to £14.30 per hour on a permanent full-time contract (30 hours per week).
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Leave & Security: 28 days holiday and an enhanced frontline sick pay scheme to support you during longer absences.
Daily Perks: Free hot meals provided on every shift and interest-free annual travel loans for public transport.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced pension plans, parental leave options, a dedicated Menopause Plan, gym discounts, and long-service milestone rewards.