Senior Care Assistant, Goldington Day Centre
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Job Summary
General information
Reference
004891Service Area
Directorate
Adult Services
Service Area
Bedford Day Service
Category
Care/Support Work - Adult Social Care
Job Title
Senior Care Assistant Goldington Day Centre
Grade
BBU05
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 25989
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
As a member of the team to provide care to the highest standard in accordance with the needs of the customer as assessed and planned whilst being respectful of the individuality privacy and dignity of the customer at all times.
On occasion you will be required to assist the Deputy Care Manager in leadership and running of the centre.
To help create and maintain a supportive secure and friendly environment where customers can achieve maximum independence and choice within the Day Care Centre.
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:30th January 2026
Interview Date: 13th February 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees 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
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Enhanced DBS Post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
37hrs
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
