Housekeeping Assistant
About this role
Housekeeping Assistant – The Arkley Care Home (Barnet)
Position: Housekeeping Assistant
Location: The Arkley Care Home, 140 Barnet Road, Barnet, EN5 3LJ
Ratings: CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.8 / 10
Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Part-Time (24 hours per week)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting dedicated housekeeping and support professionals with premier care environments where cleanliness, comfort, and attention to detail enhance resident wellbeing. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a committed Housekeeping Assistant for The Arkley Care Home. If you have an eye for tidiness, a warm personality, and a passion for making residents feel right at home, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating a warm, clean, and welcoming environment for our residents, ensuring every detail counts toward their comfort and happiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness throughout communal areas and resident bedrooms by vacuuming, mopping floors, and polishing.
Work closely with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure the home remains pristine and safe.
Maintain housekeeping stocks for day-to-day use and report any issues or supply needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Manage multiple tasks efficiently while delivering friendly, respectful interactions with residents and colleagues.
What We Are Looking For
A natural pride in completing work to an impeccably high standard and maintaining an organised environment.
Comfortable multitasking and handling multiple requests while collaborating seamlessly with other care and support teams.
A caring disposition and a genuine desire to support residents in a community setting.
Note: Please be aware that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits package:
My Healthcare: Quick, easy 24/7 access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Financial Flexibility & Security: Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes), enhanced sick pay for frontline teams, and competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday, plus long-service rewards (extra holidays, cash, and ecards).
Perks: Free meals with every shift, interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets, and gym/fitness discounts across the UK.
Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave options and a dedicated Menopause Plan.