Care Assistant (Brookside Residential Home)
Service Area
Directorate
Adult Services
Service Area
Residential Care Homes
Category
Care/Support Work - Adult Social Care
Job Title
Care Assistant (Brookside Residential Home)
Grade
BBU04
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU04 25,614 - 26,016
Contract Hours
24
Job Advert
Bedford Borough Council are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team at Brookside Residential Home.
This role will involve working as amember of the care team; to provide care to the highest standard in accordance with the needs of the resident as assessed and planned, whilst being respectful of the individuality, privacy and dignity of the resident at all times.
The successful candidate will help to create and maintain a supportive, secure and friendly environment where residents can achieve maximum independence and choice.
Please note, this role will require a working pattern of 3 X 8 hour shifts including bank holidays and alternate weekends.
If you are invited to attend an interview, please bring your right to work in the UK documents and qualifications with you to interview.
Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Interview Date: 25th September 2026
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
3 X 8 hour shifts including bank holidays and alternate weekends
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Is this a designated car user position?
No
Attachments
- Care Assistant - Job Description.pdf (417 Kb)
- CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
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