Care Assistant part-time (7am-11am)

Good Oaks Home Care; Wilstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Christmas pay

Paid mileage

Paid training

Company pension

Birthday day off

Refer a Friend bonus

Long service & loyalty bonuses

Annual bonus scheme

Free flu jabs

Paid volunteer days

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Good Oaks Home Care Bedford is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our award-winning team, delivering high-quality care in clients’ homes across Bedford.

No experience is required—full paid training is provided, with flexible full-time or part-time hours, paid mileage, and a supportive management team. We offer enhanced holiday pay, birthday days off, and a pension.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full paid training provided
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• 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

Compassionate nature

Good communication

Reliable, punctual

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Time management

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

What 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.