33 Healthcare jobs in Bedford

Location: East of England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time

Primary Industry: Health, Medical and related

• Assist healthcare professionals in providing care and support to patients
• Help with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and dressing patients
• Take and record vital signs accurately
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients
• Assist with patient mobility and transfers
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Driver with access to a vehicle

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
• Healthcare-related training or certification is desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals is beneficial

• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Basic computer skills

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• First Aid certification

• Part-time hours, with the possibility of varied shifts
• Work in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, or care homes
• May require standing for long periods and lifting patients

Agency Care Assistant

Pay rate: £12.50 - £8.78 plus holiday pay, an hour, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/BEDFORD/1

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives ? Jane Lewis is looking for Care Assistants in Bedford and the surrounding areas.

We are offering an exciting opportunity working within our group owned residential service in Bedford, who specialise in supporting young adults with varying needs including neurological conditions, brain injury,k spinal injury, strokes and functional neurological disorders

As an Agency Care Assistant we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £12 9 per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Your DBS update service fee covered*
• Weekly Pay

As an Agency Care Assistant, you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

The duties of an Agency Care Assistant include assisting with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation and medication management, promoting independence and a sense of well-being among service users.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be an Agency Care Assistant in Bedford with Jane Lewis today!

*terms apply

INDACV

Job Title: Healthcare Manager (Head Office-Based)

Location: Northampton

Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours

Salary: (phone number removed)

**NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS**

My clients committed to providing exceptional care and support to their service users within the county. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead and manage a team of office staff and carers who are visiting clients at homes. This role is NOT based within a care setting and would suit someone who has managed a team of healthcare providers.

You must have previous management experience and have an understanding of healthcare and the CQC regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Expansion and Management: Lead and manage the Care at Home service to significantly expand its reach, servicing more clients while maintaining high standards of care.
• Team Leadership - Oversee the Care Support at Home team, including coordinators and administrators. Manage the recruitment, induction, and training of frontline support staff, assessing training needs and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Compliance and Standards: Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant care standards, including CQC regulations, Safeguarding, Health and Safety legislation, and infection prevention and control.
• Operational Management: Efficiently manage day-to-day operations, allocate resources, and monitor performance to deliver high-quality homecare within budget.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing care services or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards.
• Proficiency in using data management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Modern office facilities and resources.

Excelsis Healthcare is looking for Senior healthcare assistants in the UK.

The candidate must be looking to start ASAP.

Full-Time Senior Care Assistant  Required

*Sponsorship Available

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Location: Letchworth

What will your typical day involve?

• Managing team of Junior staff
li>Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, and grooming)
• Supporting eating and drinking
• Building good and trusting relationships with residents and always being open and responsive to their questions and needs
• Creating a positive mealtime environment, whilst observing changes in nutritional status
• Acting as an advocate for residents and promoting their dignity
• Supporting and encouraging residents to participate in meaningful engagement
• Reporting any concerns to the Household Lead

Whom are we looking for?

We ask our team members to take pride in their work, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard, whilst maintaining an organized environment. Often managing multiple requests at once, team members need to be comfortable multitasking and able to work on their own initiative, unsupervised. Where necessary, the role will require working with other teams to ensure our residents are happy.

It is important that our team members can offer a cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Finally, we ask for a good understanding of the needs of older people and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.

However, the following is essential:

• A compassionate, respectful, and caring approach
• Minimum 1-year experience as a Senior Health care Assistant in a Care home Setting (No Domicilary Expereince)
• A good understanding of the needs of older people
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships and work well within a team
• Basic IT skills and the ability to use a computer
• Be able to work alone under pressure whilst managing and prioritizing tasks
• A flexible attitude towards tasks and hours
• A professional presentation and positive attitude, with a customer-orientated and friendly outlook.
• Proactive leader and able to manage the difficult situations 

What else do we offer?

li>A friendly, supportive, team working environment
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Visa sponsorship available
• Accommodation Assistance

Apply Now!

If you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!

It is very important to us that, as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the Residents on a daily basis.

Safeguarding

All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with policy and organizational requirement. 

Manton Heights Care Centre are actively recruiting for experienced, high quality Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their friendly team.

Don’t delay apply today

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
li>Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support
• Administering residents’ medication
< i>Taking responsibility for the allocation of staff duties, and overseeing the daily charts
• Participating in residents' review meetings with external bodies
• Supervising the care staff
   
  strong>Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a care environment
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
   
  strong>Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Company pension scheme*
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)*
• Refer a friend bonus*
• 2 free uniforms
   
  ound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started!
    br> *Terms and conditions apply

Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate& proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

• Peg Feeding
• Tracheostomy
• Seizure Management
• Suctioning
• Enteral feeding
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP)
• Personal Care

Benefits:

• Weekly payments
• 250 referral fee
• 3 months rolling rota
• Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
• In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

Home Manager

Field House Care Home, 8 Townsend Rd, Harpenden AL5 4BQ

Permanent - Full Time – 40 hours per week

Salary – £60k plus 30% Home Manager bonus + fabulous Bupa benefits

At Bupa, we believe in the privilege of caring for people, treating each resident as part of our family. We're looking for an inspirational leader who can drive our outstanding team to make our residents' lives better every day.

What’s in it for you? The benefits include;

• Job satisfaction! Being able to make a difference to our residents and their families lives each and every day
• Eligibility for 30% Management bonus (Paid 7.5% each quarter)
• Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer
• Life assurance
• Individual private medical insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development to support your career prospects
• Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care

About the home

Field House Care Home is just a 10-minute walk from Harpenden station. We provide residential and nursing care, including care for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Our team is passionate about providing person-centred care and promoting dignity and independence among residents.

About the role

• Leading and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, we will look to you to provide outstanding, truly personalised care to our residents
• You will share our passion for putting the needs and wellbeing of our residents first, finding new ways to enrich our resident’s lives within our home and delivering outstanding customer care for them and their relatives
• You will manage all aspects of our home, including identifying new business opportunities, effectively managing budgets, taking responsibility for the operating profit of the home, and ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained across all relevant areas
• Creating and developing strong internal and external relationships, you will play an important role in strengthening the Bupa brand as a trusted healthcare partner with key audiences including Local Authority and Primary Care Trust commissioners
• As part of your role, you may occasionally be required to work out of hours of evenings.

Who we’re looking for

• You will know how to make a positive difference within a heavily regulated sector, as you’ll have a strong commercial acumen and strategic mind
• The ability to develop an environment which focuses on continuous improvements
• An effective communicator, with a confident and influential leadership style.

Who we are

Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to almost 9,000 people in over 140 UK homes. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.