Relief Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust
Bedford · posted 17 September 2026
Applications
Closes 29 Oct
Salary
£14.33 an hour
Job type
part time
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Category
Care & support work

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Wixams, part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, are recruiting care staff now!

This is an exciting time to be joining Wixams and be part of a supportive team in a luxury retirement village.

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

Extracare does not participate in the current  “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

Are you a Relief Care Asssitant who is compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

  • Role: Relief Care Assistant 
  • Hours: Ad-hoc to cover absence, holidays etc
  • Salary: £14.33 per hour
  • Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA

As a Relief Care Asssitant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

  • Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
  • Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
  • Encourage independence and self-belief
  • Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

  • Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
  • Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
  • Passionate about delivering a quality care service
  • Flexible with hours.

Benefits:

  • Accrued Annual Leave 
  • Free Use of Onsite Gym
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Plus, Usual Benefits.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Relief Care Asssitants.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!

Please be aware that shift times are subject to change as required to meet the needs of the service 

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