Homecarer

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Tavistock Court.

The role is to enable service users to remain independent in their own homes working to a person centred care support plan. Duties include personal care medication administration and nutrition. Social inclusion coffee mornings and activities.

The vacancy is for a rota shift pattern which includes alternate weekends afternoons and evening. All training will be provided and previous experience is not required.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role as it does not meet Home Office requirements.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date:7th May 2025

Interview Date: 22nd May 2025.

Please note:

The Council will not normally reemploy exemployees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information please email

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

Applicants

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Leavers Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority ora care leaver (care experienced young person) and under the age of 25 we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Alternate weekends and days in the week

Is this an enhanced DBS role

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker

Yes

Location

Bedfordshire Bedford Borough Council Recruitment Bedford

Location

Is this a designated car user position

No