Care Assistant - Bedford

Mash Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care company is seeking Care Assistants in Bedford to provide personal and meaningful care for clients in their own homes. In this role, you'll assist with personal care, support medication routines, and ensure clients can live independently. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay of £14.50–£15.50 per hour, and comprehensive training to help you succeed. If you have a caring nature and a desire to help others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Paid, high-quality training

Mileage allowance

Access your pay before payday

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Good communication skills and a caring nature.
• A flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support medication routines and health needs.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housework.
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance.
• Encourage independence and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Kindness

Flexible attitude

Job description

Care Assistant – Make Every Visit Count

Location : Bedford

Salary : £14.50 – £15.50 per hour + mileage allowance

Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available

Shift Times : 07:00–14:00 or 16:00–22:00 (hours can be flexible). Must be available to work every other weekend.

Start Date : Immediate starts available, as long as onboarding is passed.

Company : Home Instead Bedford (recruiting via Mash)

Do you want a job where you can make a real difference every day?

Join Home Instead Bedford, where you’ll support individuals in their own homes to live independently, comfortably, and with dignity. Whether you have care experience or are new to the sector, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Your Role as a Care Assistant

You’ll be at the heart of someone’s day, providing care that’s personal, meaningful, and built on trust.

Your daily responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting medication routines and health needs
• Preparing meals and assisting with light housework
• Offering companionship and emotional reassurance
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing

Why You’ll Love Working With Home Instead Bedford

We believe that great care starts with great people — and that means you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• £14.50–£15.50 per hour + mileage allowance
• Access your pay before payday with our Pay App
• Paid, high-quality training and shadowing
• Employee assistance programme for your wellbeing
• Recognition for long service and dedication
• Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed calls
• No uniform – so you can be yourself

Opportunities to progress and grow your career

Private clients – delivering care that’s truly personal

What You’ll Need

You don’t need previous care experience – just kindness, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others.

To join our team, you'll need:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car
• The right to work in the UK
• Good communication skills and a caring nature
• A flexible, can-do attitude

Apply Today If you’re ready for a career where you’re valued, supported, and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.