Care Assistant (7am-3pm)

Good Oaks Home Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company pension

Paid day off on your birthday

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual bonus scheme

Free flu jabs

Paid volunteer days

Blue Light Card (retail discounts)

Job summary

GoodOaks Homecare Bedford is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide in-home care across Bedford. The role offers full-time and part-time hours with paid training and flexible contracts. All successful applicants will receive ongoing support from a dedicated management team.

We welcome candidates with or without care experience and provide full paid training. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to visit clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (required)
• DBS and Right to Work checks will be completed before employment

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 nature

Communication skills

Reliability

Time management

Dignity and confidentiality

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: 2:00pm - 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

We're Looking For

• A 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.