Care Assistant

THE EXTRACARE CHARITABLE TRUST; Cardington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello for New Care Assistant

33 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

Free onsite gym

Ongoing Training

Job summary

ExtraCare, Wixams Retirement Village in Bedfordshire part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, is recruiting Care Assistants on a part-time basis with multiple contracts. Hourly rate £14.33 and shifts including mornings, afternoons and weekends.

Join a supportive team delivering domiciliary care in a luxury retirement village with a range of benefits and ongoing training. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification.
• Be personable, an effective communicator and a team player.
• Flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents including physical, personal care and social activities.
• Promote and support residents' physical, emotional and well-being.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Communication

Education

Care certificate

Job description

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

• Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK42 6EA
• £14.33 to £14.33 Per Hour
• Permanent * Part time
• Posted: Friday, September 18, 2026
• CSW21hrs-22hrsWIX180926RW
• Documents

Wixams, part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, are recruiting care staff now!

This is an exciting time to be joining Wixamsand be part of a supportive team in a luxury retirement village.

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

Are you a Care Assistantwho iscompassionate, patient, and personableand would liketo develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

• Role: Care Assistant
• Hours:Multiple contracts available
  • 21hrs per week = 4 shifts per week including alternate weekends
    • Shift times include: 7am-11am, 4pm-9pm, 7am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-10pm*
  • 22hrs per week = 5 shifts per weekincluding alternate weekends
    • Shift times include: 7am-11am and 4pm-9pm*
• Salary: £14.33 per hour
• Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA
  *Shift times are subject to change to meet the requirements of the service

As a Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500!(Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanceed employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Plus, Usual Benefits.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received.