Care Assistant – Guaranteed Hours
Location: Bedford
Pay: £15-£16 per hour + mileage
Hours: Full‑time, part‑time, or flexible shifts. Guaranteed hours offered.
Start: Immediate starts once onboarding is completed.
Company: Home Instead Bedford (Recruiting via Mash Care)
About the Role
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 completely new, we’ll give you the training, support, and confidence to succeed. What matters most is your kindness, reliability, and passion for helping others live independently in the place they love most—their home.
Highlights
* £15-£16 per hour + mileage allowance
* Guaranteed‑hour contracts
* Minimum 1‑hour visits – no rushed calls
* Early pay access with our Pay App
* Paid training, shadowing, and ongoing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
* Recognition for dedication, achievements, and long service
* No uniform – be yourself at work
* Private clients with consistent, relationship‑led care
* Clear career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
You’ll support clients to remain independent, comfortable, and confident in their own homes. Your day‑to‑day may include:
* Supporting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and grooming
* Assisting with medication and daily health routines
* Preparing meals and helping with light household tasks
* Providing companionship, conversation, and emotional reassurance
* Encouraging independence and confidence in daily life
* Supporting clients with hobbies, activities, and outings
* Helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment
* Observing changes in wellbeing and communicating updates to the team
Every visit lasts at least one hour—so you have the time to provide care with patience, dignity, and genuine connection.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Kind, patient, and compassionate
* Reliable and committed
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Positive and adaptable approach
* Available to work every other weekend
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car
* Right to work in the UK
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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