Care-Assistants for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership7%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED23%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
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APT CareLightbulb Bespoke CareTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years28%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £26,627 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,357 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCase ManagementCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBlood Sampling+12 moreSkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationSoftware Installation and PatchingSoftware DeploymentSoftware InstallationMedication AdministrationHEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFirst AidRisk ManagementBasic Life SupportSenior Care Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSTCW Conventions+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsHome HealthPhone EtiquetteLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSenior Care Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQMathsEnglishSkills
Customer ServiceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPerson-Centred Care PlanningCare Plan DevelopmentPatient-Centred CareHealth care Assistance
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Driving LicencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingCare PlansExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCare Support Worker / Part time
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & ControlCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookEMIS WebDocmanWord Processing
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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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: senior care assistant, HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT and health care assistance.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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