Bedford Borough Council
Care Assistant (Brookside Residential Home)
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Bedford Borough Council Care Assistant Recruitment
Bedford Borough Council are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team at Brookside Residential Home.
This role will involve working as a member 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.
Working Pattern
Please note, this role will require a working pattern of 3 X 8 hour shifts including bank holidays and alternate weekends.
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How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 14th September 2026
- Interview Date: 25th September 2026
Please Note
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
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For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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