Care Assistant

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)

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.

Why join us? Home Instead Bedford is known for its supportive, uplifting culture—where you feel valued, listened to, and encouraged to grow.
From day one, you’ll receive excellent training and ongoing support, with real opportunities to build a long-term career.

We offer:
 
£15-£16 per hour + mileage allowance
We offer guaranteed hour contracts  
Minimum 1-hour visits – no rushed calls
Access your pay early 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  You’ll regularly visit the same clients, giving you the time to build genuine relationships and make a real difference.

Your role as a Care Assistant 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.

Who we’re looking for You don’t need previous care experience—just the right values.
 
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  
Apply today and our team will contact you within 24–48 hours. If you meet the role requirements, we’ll arrange an interview quickly and help you get started.

Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker