Care Assistants

GoodOaks Homecare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company pension

Birthday day off

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual bonus scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

GoodOaks Homecare in Bedford is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide in-home support and companionship. Roles include assisting with daily routines, light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

We offer flexible hours, paid training, and a supportive management team. Join our award-winning team delivering high-quality care across Bedford.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• A caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Good communication and people skills are essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional conduct is expected.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with daily routines and household tasks.
• Light housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, ironing).
• Prepare meals and support with nutrition.
• Run errands (shopping, prescriptions).
• Support with personal care where required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Support clients to attend appointments and social activities.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Time management

Dignity & confidentiality

Driving licence

Job description

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

Key qualities and requirements

• 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

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 - 10:30am

Other shifts available

Alternate weekends required