We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Care Assistant to join our team at Rivermead Residential Home, working with people living with Dementia. 

We are a 33 bedded care home in Kempston looking for dedicated carers. 

Please note, although part-time, this role involves working evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

The role of a care assistant to support the physical and emotional needs of residents to enable them to
maintain maximum independence in a safe environment.

Day to day duties include but are not limited to; 

• To assist with the serving of meals and provide individual resident support if needed.

• To prepare extra beverages and snacks as necessary.

• To support and assist the residents to engage in social activities and engagement.

• To participate in resident assessments, write up care plans and be involved in the reviewing process and complete any other relevant documentation.

• To assist in keeping accurate legible records in accordance with registration, legal and procedural requirements and to comply with all reporting procedures.

• To inform Senior staff of changes to individual residents care needs or changes to their physical health. Assist in documenting where appropriate.

• To assist residents with appliances and aids e.g. walking equipment, artificial limbs, hearing aids, glasses etc.

• To assist residents with personal care and oral hygiene.

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: 13th July 2025

Interview Date: 28th July 2025

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

Enhanced DBS Post 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).