Care-Assistants for hire in Bedford

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    3,350

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED40%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years44%
    6-10 years24%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    RCH Care Homes
    Accomplish / Keys Group
    All Care Care Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years36%
    Less than a year33%
    More than 5 years17%

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Last updated: 11 Sept 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £26,489 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£28,898 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Care Coordinator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidMedical TerminologyFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPR+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient ServiceRecord KeepingDatabasesRecords ManagementTask Prioritisation
  • Care Support Worker / Part time

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & ControlCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookEMIS WebDocmanWord Processing
  • HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFirst AidRisk ManagementBasic Life Support
  • Health care assistance

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    Driving LicencePersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingCare Plans
  • Health Care Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBuccal Midazolam AdministrationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMental Capacity Act 2005+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementInterpretationAdministrative ExperienceCare Plan Development
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Complaint HandlingMental Health Act 1983UK GDPR+18 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingLeadershipCare Record KeepingDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication Administration

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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?

The average time to fill a care assistant role is 62 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do care-assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to care-assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: health care assistant, HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT and care coordinator.

What level of education is common for a care assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?

Most care-assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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