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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:
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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.

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