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.

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. 

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.  

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

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