Care-Assistants for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree22%Master's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Bluebird care
Ables Community CareAccomplish / Keys GroupTime at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 28 Sept 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £26,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,870 yearly
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HEALTH 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 AssessmentHealth Care Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient MonitoringPatient ObservationCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsMultidisciplinary CollaborationCare Coordinator
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidMedical TerminologyFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient ServiceRecord KeepingDatabasesRecords ManagementTask PrioritisationCare Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Customer ServiceUK GDPRConflict ManagementCare CertificateSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessSupport/Health Care Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsHome HealthPatient Personal Care AssistanceHealthcare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care Experience
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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 61 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 support/health care assistant.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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