Care Assistant (Sandy/Biggleswade/Shefford)

Good Oaks Home Care; Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company pension

Birthday day off

Refer a Friend bonus

Long service bonus

Annual bonus

Free flu jabs

Paid volunteer days

Blue Light Card discounts

Supportive management

Paid mileage

Job summary

GoodOaks Homecare Bedford is looking for Care Professionals to join our award-winning team to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes in Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford and surrounding villages. Full-time and part-time roles with paid training and ongoing support are available.

You’ll receive generous pay (£14.50–£15.50 per hour), enhanced holiday pay, paid mileage, a company pension, birthday day off, and opportunities for progression with funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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 required; full training provided.

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

Caring and compassionate

Good communication

Reliable and punctual

Time management

Respect confidentiality

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Do you live in Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford or the surrounding nearby areas? Earn up to £15.50 per hour.

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 Care Professionals to join our brilliant team to cover Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford and the surrounding villages to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes. As a GoodOaks carer, you’d make a huge difference to the quality of our clients’ lives, having enough time to go the extra mile.

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.