Care Assistant (Evenings & Weekends) Bedford · Bedford

Good Oaks Home Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing quality home care. As a Care Professional, you'll make a significant impact in the lives of clients while enjoying flexible hours and a supportive work environment. With opportunities for career development and comprehensive training, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference. You'll engage with clients, assist with daily tasks, and enjoy perks like paid mileage and referral bonuses. If you're compassionate and ready to contribute to a rewarding career, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Holiday pay

Pension

Paid training

Long stay and referral bonuses

Free flu jabs

Paid volunteer days

Blue Light retailer discount card

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Compassionate and caring nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily tasks.
• Help with meal preparation and personal care as needed.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Reliability and trustworthiness

Physical stamina

Education

Valid driver’s license

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks who value and reward the caring people who work with us!

At GoodOaks, we're proud of the professional yet personal care that our carers provide. As an award-winning home care company, we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care by valuing, developing, and rewarding the dedicated individuals who work with us.

We’re looking for Care Professionals to join our team in Bedford to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes. As a GoodOaks carer, you’ll make a significant difference in our clients’ lives, with enough time to go the extra mile.

We develop care roles into rewarding careers, offering fixed and flexible contracts, paid mileage, funded diplomas for career progression, and a Team Leader structure. Benefits also include our 'refer a friend' scheme.

No experience required; we provide paid training and comprehensive support when you join

What will you do?

1. Provide companionship and engage in conversation with clients
2. Assist with daily household tasks and activities
3. Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, laundry, and ironing
4. Help with meal preparation and cooking
5. Run errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions
6. Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing and grooming (if required)
7. Monitor medication schedules and remind clients to take their medication (if required)
8. Accompany clients to appointments or social outings (if required)

Who are you?

1. You have a compassionate and caring nature
2. You possess excellent communication skills
3. You can prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
4. You are reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
5. You have the physical stamina to perform household tasks and assist with personal care
6. You hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for work
7. You have the right to work in the UK

This overview may vary depending on the specific needs of the client.

What do we offer?

1. Full and part-time hours, including evenings and alternate weekends (day shifts available)
2. Supportive, professional management and ongoing support
3. Pay and benefits including paid mileage, holiday pay, pension, and paid training
4. Ongoing professional and personal development, training, and progression opportunities
5. Long stay and referral bonuses
6. Free flu jabs
7. Paid volunteer days
8. Blue Light retailer discount card
9. DBS and right-to-work checks prior to start

If you want to work for a company that values and develops your career while doing a rewarding job, click the apply button below!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed-term, Temp to perm, Zero hours

Pay: £13.25-£14.00/hour

Additional pay includes enhanced holiday rates, bonuses, and loyalty schemes.

Benefits include:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Store discounts

Schedule:

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Monday to Friday, with every other weekend
• Day shifts available

Application questions:

• We are NOT offering sponsorship
• Must commit to at least four shifts per week, including every other weekend

Licence/Certification:

• Driving license and access to a vehicle are REQUIRED

Work authorization:

• Right to work in the United Kingdom is REQUIRED

Work Location: In person