Care Assistants for hire in Bedford

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    3,254

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bluebird care
    • Country Court Care Home
    • Abbots Care Ltd
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £26,430 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,701 yearly
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  • Self-Employed Care Assistant / Care Service Management

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaWound ManagementCare CertificateEnd-Of-Life Care+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansCare Planning and Needs Assessment
  • Care Coordinator and Administrator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRChild Safeguarding+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsShift ManagementPerson-Centred Care PlanningRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • Health Care Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationCare Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCash HandlingCustomer ServicePatient Personal Care Assistance
  • 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 Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Customer ServiceUK GDPRConflict ManagementCare Certificate

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)UK GDPRConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+11 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareDe-Escalation TechniquesPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesDementia Care

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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 66 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: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

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, remote administrator 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 6 years of professional experience.

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