Community Home Care Assistant

4 days ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom GoodOaks Homecare - Bedford Full time

Join Our Award-Winning Care Team in Bedford

At GoodOaks, we're proud to support the incredible people who change lives every day. We offer excellent pay, meaningful benefits, and real opportunities for growth because our carers deserve the best.

We're searching for warm, dependable, and compassionate Care Professionals to deliver high-quality visiting care to clients in their own homes. Along with helping with day-to-day tasks, you'll bring comfort, companionship, and positivity to those you support.

This is more than a job – it's a fulfilling career where you'll be given the time, training, and encouragement to make a genuine difference.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide friendly companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
  • Assist with routine daily tasks such as light housekeeping and meal preparation.
  • Support with personal care, medication prompts, and errands when required.
  • Accompany clients to appointments or social outings, helping them stay active and engaged.

Why Choose GoodOaks?

Competitive Pay: £13.25–£14.00 per hour, plus mileage.

Extra Benefits: Enhanced holiday pay, loyalty bonuses, and a referral scheme.

Flexible Options: Full-time, part-time, fixed and flexible contracts.

Career Development: Funded diplomas, paid training, and clear pathways into senior positions.

Wellbeing Support: Paid volunteer days, Blue Light discount card, free flu jabs, and genuinely supportive management.

Work-Life Balance: A choice of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle.

What We're Looking For

  • A naturally caring and empathetic personality with strong communication skills.
  • Someone reliable, trustworthy, and confident in managing their time.
  • Physically able to assist with care tasks when needed.
  • A driver with access to a car (essential).
  • The right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
  • Willing to work alternate weekends.

No previous experience is necessary – we provide full, paid training and ongoing support.

If you're looking to join a supportive team, build your skills, and truly make a difference, click apply today

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Application question(s):

  • We are NOT offering sponsorship or 'switching' - please confirm you understand?

Licence/Certification:

  • driving licence and a car (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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