Care Assistant in Bedford

Care Assistant

Department: East 4

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Bedford

Compensation: £16.80 / hour

Description

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We're a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love. Join us, and you'll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.

As a Care Assistant with Helping Hands, you'll make a real difference every day, supporting people to live well, stay independent, and feel safe in the homes they love. You don't need previous care experience; what matters most is kindness, reliability and a genuine desire to help others. We'll give you all the training, support and confidence you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers in their own homes.




• Support with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.




• Assist with mobility needs, helping customers stay safe and confident.




• Oversee and administer medication in line with care plans.




• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and meal preparation.




• Run essential errands, from food shopping to collecting prescriptions.




• Offer calm, considerate support that helps customers feel truly cared for.

What you'll bring

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.




• The Right to Work in the UK.




• A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.




• A willingness to learn. No prior care experience needed.




• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

Why Helping Hands?

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.




• Early pay app (access up to 50% of pay before payday).




• Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £100).




• Direct employment with paid holiday and pension.




• Apprenticeship routes and nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs).




• FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.




• Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.




• Annual pay reviews aligned to cost of living.