Extra Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join its professional care team in Bedford, Bedfordshire. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, consisting of four evening shifts from 4pm to 9pm, including alternate weekends.
The Care Assistant will demonstrate a personable and caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team. A genuine passion for delivering quality care is essential. Candidates should hold a Care Certificate or be willing to complete the qualification as part of their ongoing development and training.
The position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to build a rewarding career in health and social care within a respected organisation that values professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.
Joining Extra Care Bedford offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives while benefiting from structured training and professional growth opportunities.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £13.61 per hour
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Bedford
Overview
Care Assistant
Wixams, part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, are recruiting care staff now!
This is an exciting time to be joining Wixams and be part of a supportive team in a luxury retirement village.
We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!
Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
Are you a Care Assistant who is compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Role: Care Assistant
Hours: 20hrs per week (PM) = 4 shifts per week 4pm-9pm including alternate weekends
Salary: £13.61 per hour
Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA
Key Responsibilities:
As a Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
- Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
- Encourage independence and self-belief
- Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.
Person Specification
- Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
- Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
- Passionate about delivering a quality care service
- Flexible with hours.
An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.
Benefits:
- Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Enhanceed employer pension contribution (5% employee)
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Plus, Usual Benefits.
Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care Assistants.
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process
ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!
Application Process
Interested and qualified? APPLY TODAY!
Application Deadline
Open until filled