Care Assistant - Full-time / Part-time - Bedford

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

Job summary

A care service provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Bedford for full-time and part-time roles. You will support clients in their homes, assisting with personal care, medication, and companionship. Candidates must be kind, reliable, and possess a driving licence. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. If you have the heart for care, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition for dedication

Qualifications

• No professional care experience required, but compassion and kindness are essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with washing, dressing, and personal care.
• Assist with medication and daily health needs.
• Prepare meals and help with light housework.
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Compassionate

Reliable

Great listeners

Strong communicators

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Job description

Care Assistant – Full-time / Part-time – Bedford

Build a meaningful career where every visit truly counts.

Location : Bedford

Pay : £14.50–£15.50 per hour + mileage

Hours : Full-time, part-time, or flexible shifts

Shifts : 07 : 00–14 : 00 or 16 : 00–22 : 00 (flexible). Must be available every other weekend

Start : Immediate starts once onboarding is completed

Company : Home Instead Bedford (Recruiting via Mash Care)

Start a Career That Means Something

At Home Instead Bedford, you’re not just completing tasks, you’re making someone’s day easier, brighter, and more meaningful.

Whether you’ve worked in care before or are brand new to the sector, you’ll receive the training, support, and confidence you need to thrive. What matters most is your kindness, reliability, and desire to help others live independently in the place they love most — their home.

Watch what it’s like to be part of the Home Instead team :

Why Join Home Instead Bedford?

Home Instead Bedford is known for its supportive, uplifting culture — a team where you feel valued, heard, and encouraged to grow.

From your very first day, you’ll receive exceptional training, regular support, and opportunities to build a real career in care.

We offer :

• £14.50–£15.50 per hour + mileage allowance
• Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed calls
• Access your pay before payday with our Pay App
• Paid training, shadowing, guidance & ongoing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
• Recognition for dedication, achievements & long service
• No uniform – so you can be yourself

Private clients — consistent, relationship-led care

Clear career pathways & progression opportunities You’ll see many of the same clients each week, giving you the time and continuity to build genuine connections and routines that make life better for them and more rewarding for you.

Your Role as a Care Assistant

You’ll play a key part in helping clients stay independent, confident, and comfortable in their own homes.

Each day may include :

• Supporting with washing, dressing, and personal care
• Assisting with medication and daily health needs
• Preparing meals and helping with light housework
• Offering companionship, reassurance, and emotional support

Encouraging confidence and independence

Helping clients enjoy their favourite hobbies, activities, or outings Every visit is at least 1 hour long — meaning you have time to do things properly, with dignity, patience, and warmth.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need professional care experience. We’re looking for people who are :

• Kind, patient, and compassionate
• Reliable and committed to helping others
• Great listeners and strong communicators
• Positive in attitude and adaptable to different needs
• Able to work every other weekend

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

Have the right to work in the UK If you have the heart for care, we’ll give you the skills.

Apply Today

If you’re ready for a career where you’re supported, appreciated, and able to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Home Instead Bedford team — where care is personal, unhurried, and built around genuine relationships