Care Assistant

Bridge Oak; Bedford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Learning and progression

Meaningful work

Community focus

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Bedford is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to join Blakelands Lodge. We offer permanent full-time and part-time shifts, with morning or evening hours and a competitive hourly rate of £13.45.

You’ll support residents with daily living, promote dignity and comfort, and help create a welcoming, home-like community. Previous care experience is nice but personality and values matter most.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a warm, approachable and positive individual.
• Organised and reliable team player with a friendly demeanor.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities, including washing and dressing, while maintaining dignity.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care needs as required.
• Monitor mobility and use of aids, and aid continence promotion.
• Record daily care notes and follow care plans and policies.
• Engage in social activities and accompany residents in hobbies and events.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Reliable

Team player

Creative

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Blakeland Lodge, Gee View, Bedford

Job Type: Permanent,

Full time roles available and

Part time, 7am to 2:30 or 2:30 to 10pm

Salary: £13.45phr

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Care Assistant to join the team at Blakelands Lodge, based in Bedford . If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

As our Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning events
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a caresetting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.