Care Assistant - (4pm-10pm)

Good Oaks Home Care; Wilstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid mileage

Company pension

Paid day off on your birthday

Refer a Friend bonus

Long service bonuses

Annual bonus scheme

Free flu jabs

Paid volunteer days

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

GoodOaks Homecare Bedford is hiring Care Assistants to provide high-quality care in clients’ homes across Bedford. No experience required as full paid training and ongoing support are provided.

We offer flexible morning and evening shifts, with full-time and part-time contracts, paid mileage, training, and a strong support team. DBS checks and Right to Work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature essential.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Respect for client dignity and confidentiality.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
• Right to work in the UK (required).

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Helping with daily routines and household tasks.
• Light housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, ironing).
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition.
• Running errands (shopping, prescriptions).
• Supporting with personal care where required.
• Medication reminders.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and social activities.

Skills

caring and compassionate nature

good communication

reliable, punctual and professional

time management

respect for client dignity and privacy

full UK driving licence

right to work in the UK

Job description

Care Assistant / Care Professional: up to £15.50 per hour – Bedford

Full Time & Part Time | Paid Training | No Experience Required

Join an Award-Winning Home Care Team

At GoodOaks Homecare Bedford, we do things differently. We give our carers the time, support, and recognition they deserve so they can deliver truly outstanding care.

We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join our growing team, providing high-quality care to clients in their own homes across Bedford.

Whether you’re experienced or completely new to care, we provide full paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Pay & Benefits

• £14.50 – £15.50 per hour
• Enhanced Bank Holiday & Christmas pay
• Paid mileage
• Paid training
• Company pension
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Long service & loyalty bonuses
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Paid volunteer days
• Blue Light Card (retail discounts)
• Supportive, professional management team

Working Hours

• Morning shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Evening shifts: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Alternate weekends required
• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Flexible and guaranteed hours contracts available

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with daily routines and household tasks
• Light housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, ironing)
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition
• Running errands (shopping, prescriptions)
• Supporting with personal care (where required)
• Medication reminders
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and social activities

What We’re Looking For

• caring and compassionate nature
• Good communication and people skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Respect for client dignity and confidentiality
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (required)

No experience needed – full training provided

Important Information

• We are NOT offering sponsorship at this time
• DBS and Right to Work checks will be completed before employment
• You must have access to a vehicle with business use insurance

Why Join GoodOaks?

We’re an award-winning provider focused on delivering quality care while creating a supportive and rewarding workplace for our team. We invest in your development and offer clear progression opportunities through funded qualifications and leadership roles.