Care Assistant - Day Services

Central Bedfordshire Council; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is transforming its Day Services for Older Persons living with Dementia, creating exciting opportunities for those who want to help shape our vision. Based at Willow Branch Day Service in Biggleswade, this 25-hour-per-week permanent Care Assistant role offers community-based support with dignity.

You will welcome and support attendees, assist with meals, mobility, and personal comfort, encourage participation in activities, and work with families and volunteers to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Older Adults living with Dementia
• The ability to plan and deliver a variety of activities
• A full driving licence and be willing to travel between different locations

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support people attending the centre, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and included.
• Assist with day-to-day needs such as meals, mobility, and personal comfort, always with dignity and respect.
• Encourage and enable participation in activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and social connection.
• Offer companionship, conversation, and emotional support, helping people feel engaged and part of the community.
• Support people living with conditions such as dementia, disabilities, or age-related needs, adapting care to their preferences and abilities.
• Help create a warm, stimulating environment where everyone is encouraged to maintain independence and enjoy meaningful moments.
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and volunteers to provide consistent, person-centred support.
• Contribute to accurate record-keeping and share observations to support personalised care planning.

Skills

Kind and patient

Friendly and approachable

Respectful

Encouraging

Reliable and trustworthy

Good company

Understanding

Creative

Job description

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Team: Beehive and Willow Branch Day Services
Job Family: Supporting – CBG5
Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 per annum pro rata
Hours:25 hours per week available
Base Location:Willow Branch Day Service (Biggleswade - 25 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026

About the role:

Central Bedfordshire Council is transforming its Day Services for Older Persons living with Dementia, creating exciting opportunities for those who want to help shape our vision.

At Beehive & Willow Branch, Dignity and Meaningful Moments are central to our ethos and at the heart of everything we do. Together with the people who attend, we have shaped a service grounded in respect, inclusion, and shared values. We are extremely proud of this ethos, which ensures everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in enriching the lives of the people who access our services.You will:

• Welcome and support people attending the centre, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and included.
• Assist with day-to-day needs such as meals, mobility, and personal comfort, always with dignity and respect.
• Encourage and enable participation in activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and social connection.
• Offer companionship, conversation, and emotional support, helping people feel engaged and part of the community.
• Support people living with conditions such as dementia, disabilities, or age-related needs, adapting care to their preferences and abilities.
• Help create a warm, stimulating environment where everyone is encouraged to maintain independence and enjoy meaningful moments.
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and volunteers to provide consistent, person-centred support.
• Contribute to accurate record-keeping and share observations to support personalised care planning.

Who we are looking for:

The people who attend our services have told us they want a Care Assistant who is:

• Kind and patient – someone who takes time to listen and doesn’t rush.
• Friendly and approachable – with a warm smile and a caring nature.
• Respectful – treating everyone with dignity, no matter their needs.
• Encouraging – willing to support people to try new activities and build confidence.
• Reliable and trustworthy – someone who they can count on to be there for them.
• Good company – able to chat, laugh, and share meaningful moments.
• Understanding – especially of people living with dementia, disabilities, or health conditions.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and willing to bring new ideas for activities and community experiences.

We are looking for proactive people who can embrace new ideas, celebrate the small wins, and recognise that every moment can be meaningful. You’ll need to be adaptable, resilient, and ready to approach challenges with positivity.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience of working with Older Adults living with Dementia
• The ability to plan and deliver a variety of activities
• A full driving licence and be willing to travel between different locations

Please note: Travel is essential for this role as you may be required to support at other support services, attend reviews and professional meetings and access training at other CBC sites. You will preferably have a full driving license with access to a vehicle.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

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Safeguarding(For DBS posts only):

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

Our National Careers Service team offer a free weekly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours.