Care-Assistants for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills6%Time Management6%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED30%Vocational or technical training28%Years of experience
Less than a year40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
RCH Care Homes
Accomplish / Keys GroupBARGAIN HEALTH CARE LTDTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £26,464 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,751 yearly
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Health Care Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCare PlansMedication AdministrationCare ExperienceITOrganisational SkillsHEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFirst AidRisk ManagementBasic Life SupportSelf-Employed Care Assistant / Care Service Management
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDiabetes Patient Care ExperienceSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPaediatric First Aid+12 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansCare Planning and Needs AssessmentSpecialist Community Nursery Nurse
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeAgileLegal Practice ExperienceLawProject ManagementPRINCE2 Methodology+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementCare Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Customer ServiceUK GDPRConflict ManagementCare CertificateSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessCare Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity Act 2005Care CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsCare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 65 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: NVQ, Safeguarding Certification and Care Certificate.
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?
Bachelor's degree 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 5 years of professional experience.
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