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Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council. Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed Package: £62,000 per year + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Young Person’s Life Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to provide stable, nurturing homes for young people transitioning from residential care. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and provide consistent, full-time care, often supporting those with more complex emotional or behavioural needs. Fostering is not just for couples - what matters most is your dedication, patience, and ability to provide a safe, supportive home. In fact, most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, you may already have the professional skills to make a life-changing difference. What You Receive • £62,000 per year, • The child’s fostering allowance, • £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays, • Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • 24-hour clinical support, • Up to 28 days respite, • Peer support networks, including the Mockingbird Constellation This is a full-time role providing care in your own home, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. A spare bedroom dedicated to fostering is essential. Could You Foster? Can you stay calm under pressure? Do you want to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way? If so, we would love to speak with you. BEDFORD_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Skills Focused Version) Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council. Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed Annual Package: £62,000 + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays Use Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding Way Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to support young people moving on from residential care into a stable, nurturing home environment. If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or support roles, you may already have the skills needed to make a transformative difference in a child’s life. About the Role As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. Many young people have more complex emotional or behavioural needs, and you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready for their next steps. A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering is essential. We’re Looking for People who can: • Stay calm under pressure, • Offer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environment, • Use their professional experience to support a young person’s progress, • Provide full-time care from home What You will Receive • £62,000 per year, • £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays, • Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • 24-hour clinical support, • Up to 28-days paid respite cover, • Peer support through the Mockingbird Constellation model Ready to Learn More? If you are looking for a new direction where your skills truly matter, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more.

Do you enjoy providing great service and working with a team? Join us at Bedford Companion Care! This role is a Full Time role working 31.5 to 34 hours per week. Your working days will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a mix of full days; 8:30-19:00 and half days from 12:30-19:00. Part time hours can be considered. Previous experience as a veterinary receptionist or experience within the veterinary industry is desired but not essential. The salary for this role is £12.21 per hour. About Us: We are a friendly, supportive team with 5 Vets, 7 RVNs, 1 VCAs, a practice manager, and a great client care team. Our RCVS accredited small animal practice offers x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, dentistry, and isolation facilities. We are proud to be a silver cat-friendly clinic. We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible schedules. We have a visiting ophthalmologist, ultrasonographer and a surgeon for orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue procedures. We care about sustainability, using low-flow anaesthesia, recycling, and repurposing fur clippings. We currently hold Bronze accreditation with Investors in the Environment for Sustainability and are currently working towards Silver accreditation. Your Role: As a Veterinary Receptionist, you will greet clients and their pets and provide excellent service. Your main tasks will include: • Build relationships with clients and their pets., • Provide great service and ensure a smooth visit., • Handle payments and bookings using our PMS system (computer skills needed)., • Answering phone calls and responding to emails., • Managing client accounts, care plans and assisting in dispensary. What We’re Looking For: • Friendly & Welcoming: You are the first contact for clients and pets., • Informed: You stay updated on practice services., • Calm & Empathetic: You handle pressure and sensitive situations well., • Enthusiastic & Passionate: You love animals and providing great service., • Team Player: You help create a positive, welcoming environment. Benefits: • Generous holiday allowance, • Pets at Home discount after 3 months, • Staff discount for pets after 3 months, • Paid training, • Pension scheme, • Rewards programme with discounts and cashback, • Employee Assistance Programme Location: MK42 7AZ We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Are you looking for a new role that gets you out and about? South West Water is looking for a Meter Reader to be part of our dedicated team based in Exeter . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, on a salary of £25,274 per annum plus a range of excellent company benefits and support. About the role: As a Meter Reader for South West Water, you'll be out reading customer water meters across our service area to help ensure we deliver accurate customer billing. Your primary area will be theExeter area and outwards towards Exmouth, so ideal for anyone living within EX1 to EX9. What you’ll be doing: Accurately record and report water meter readings across our service area Deliver great customer service for both Household and Non-Household customers Optimise your time, routes, and mileage - local knowledge area of the area helps! Complete scheduled and unscheduled meter readings to meet your targets Report faulty meters for repair, meters not set up on the system, and suspected meter fraud cases for investigation Communicate well with all customers and colleagues Make sure company van and equipment are all up together and in good working order Always prioritise Health and Safety and follow our Home Safe guidance & procedures What we are looking for: A full UK driving licence Confident and experienced with interacting with customers face to face Ability to deliver targets and goals Comfortable with lone working - in all weather conditions Basic computer skills for accurately reporting meter readings What's in it for you: We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension Share-save Scheme Various health benefits Wellbeing support programmes A range of Group Discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Financial support services And plenty more! Closing Date: 14th December 2025 If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Meter Reader - we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, JustAddWater.

£30,305 - £33,145 | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working. Are you an experienced and self-motivated fundraiser who wants to make a difference to people, landscape and wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales? We’re looking for a Development/Fundraising Officer to join our Corporate Partnerships team, helping to develop and grow our income in this vital area. This is an exciting time to join YDMT, with a new strategy in place and ambitious vision to increase the impact of our work. About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust We are a charity doing big things to help to support people, landscape and wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. We deliver diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area. About the role The focus of this role is to develop and grow income from corporate partnerships, helping us build on our award-winning approach to this area of fundraising. This will involve working closely with our Development Manager to ensure excellent stewardship of existing partners, helping us to develop long term strategic partnerships tailored to a company’s CSR or ESG objectives. You will also help with the planning and delivery of an exciting volunteering programme geared around hands-on habitat creation and management work in the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale and Forest of Bowland. To support our growth plans, you'll play an important role in our business development activity, helping to increase corporate income. This will involve prospect research, helping with the planning and delivery of corporate engagement events and cultivating opportunities for additional funding from existing partners. We offer a working environment where everyone is valued and empowered to make a difference. As a member of a relatively small and supportive team, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to expand your skills, supporting our wider fundraising efforts and project delivery work. About you We’re looking for a self-motivated, organised and creative fundraiser or sales person with proven experience in relationship management. You will have excellent people skills and an ability to develop strong relationships with corporate partners as well as colleagues and supporters. You will also have good written skills, with experience of creating compelling and engaging communications that inspire and engage your target audience. Delivering exceptional volunteering events is key to the success of our corporate partnerships, so experience in the planning and execution of engaging in person events will be of real value. A key part of the role will be to support our business development activity, which will require strong research skills and an ability to identify prospects that share our passion for delivering positive social and environmental impact. Experience using a CRM system to cultivate new business will be a key asset in this role. Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 4th Janaury 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 12th Janauary 2026.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Home Manager (Nurse Qualified) to join a luxury care home in Bedford – a place where exceptional care meets five-star comfort. Working closely with the Home Manager and Quality Assurance team, you’ll help to ensure that every as

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Is it Time to Use Your Supply Teacher Skills Differently? Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive. If you have experience as a Supply Teacher, supporting children across different classrooms and adapting lessons to meet individual needs, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering stability, encouragement, and the belief that life can get better. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team. Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering? This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, independence, and confidence. This role offers you the chance to...

As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team. If you have experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, supporting children in classrooms, providing pastoral care, or

Manton Heights Care Centre are seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their team based in Bedford. The role and respsonsibilites will be; To work independently within one’s own capabilities to a high standard of finish. To maintain the structure and fabric of the Home, repairing and preserving where necessary. To conform to and understand the Health and Safety Regulations. To observe the privacy of the clients and demonstrate a caring and understanding nature. To collect medical and sundry items as and when required. To practice confidentiality regarding the Home, the clients and visitors. To repair and prepare equipment/site or furniture as requested. To maintain the building to current legislation and to the Company’s own manual. To prepare, retain and present relevant records in all aspects of the Homes safety policies and manuals. To liaise with the Companies maintenance contractors and ensure their value. To work safely and ensure the Home meets and complies with all regulatory requirements, including fire, etc. To advise the Manager or Company on matters of safety or maintenance. To adhere to working budgets and furnish the management with costings and information on pricing. To complete the necessary reports and forms as advised. A current driving license is essential. * Benefits * Ongoing training and support to further your career * A Career pathway with opportuniti...

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional care and ensuring the well-being of residents in a stunning, home-like environment, with a.

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Home Manager: Lead and mentor care and clinical teams to uphold exceptional care standards Oversee clinical practice and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Support with assessments, care planning, and audits Participate in on-call duties Deliver an

As a Clinical Deputy Manager, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of care:. Develop and deliver training modules to enhance care delivery. Support the Home Manager with clinical aspects, including.

Registered Care Home Manager – Residential Care Home Location: Bedford Salary: £60,000 per annum + Benefits Contract: Full-time | Permanent Type of Care: Residential | Home Size: Medium Are you an experienced and motivated Registered Care Home Manager looking for your next opportunity?

Village Green is nursing home for the elderly, currently recruiting for a new Activities Coordinator to join our team. Activities Coordinator Criteria: * Enthusiastic and bubbly * Pro-active and able to work using their own initiative * Creative thinking about how to make each activity spec

A flexible opportunity that works around you whether you're looking for Full or Part-Time. Imagine working for yourself, close to home, at your pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Our network of over 1200 local Advisors enjoy these benefits, alongside great earnings. Hillarys, established over 50 years ago, remains the UK's leading provider of window furnishings solutions with an annual turnover of £250m. We're still enjoying strong growth and looking for more Advisors to join our team. Our Advisors visit customers at home to advise on and measure for a wide range of products solutions. Once manufactured and delivered, they return to install for a beautiful finish every time. If this is unlike anything you've done before that's ok – most of our self-employed Advisors started from the same position and have gone on to run successful Hillarys businesses for many years with our support – we are the experts after all. If you have a great personality, are approachable, a good communicator and care about great Service, you're already halfway there. We make it easy to find out more so why not join us on a virtual Discovery Session and learn everything you need to know about being a Hillarys Advisor. You can ask a current Advisor and one of our Area Managers any relevant questions – all from the comfort of your armchair with zero commitment! Work for yourself, not by yourself : the benefits of your own local business, within a model that removes the worries: We're experts in advertising so you won't worry about finding customers Have the confidence that over 70% of customers go on to purchase from their Hillarys Advisor You can focus on outstanding Service, ensuring your customers buy, and come back time and again Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle: manage your own diary and the time you want to commit There's a reason that so many Hillarys Advisors are successful. We're just as committed as you to the partnership – that starts with a comprehensive package: Training-for-life, local business support, a plan that's built around you, and all the things you'll need to ensure a professional approach and finish from day one: All the professional and practical Training you'll ever need as you start and develop your business. Comprehensive Sales Toolkit including complete Product samples, Tablet and software Full Installation Toolkit, including all measuring equipment, and tools (including power tools) A professional image – Hillarys branded clothing, and personalised business cards & leaflets This is wrapped into a one-off investment of just £2995 and we've even got flexible ways to pay to help spread the investment. This is unquestionably the most simple and effective way to access the UK's best opportunity. On top of the points above, you'll need to hold a valid UK driving licence to get to customers locally. To find out more complete the application form online, join one of our 45-minute Discovery sessions and learn about how good a fit Hillarys could be for you? TPBN1_UKTJ

You may have experience as a healthcare assistant, care assistant, carer, home care assistant or domiciliary care assistant and are looking for a different approach, a nicer work environment and a more satisfying role. Often healthcare assistants, care assistants and domiciliary care assistants find

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant, called a Homemaker, to provide personalized and compassionate care to residents. This role allows you to tailor your approach to meet individual needs in a luxurious care home environment.

Client Care Advisor - Kempston. Do you enjoy providing great service and working with a team? Join us at Bedford Companion Care!. We are a friendly, supportive team with 5 Vets, 7 RVNs, 1 VCAs, a practice manager, and a great client care team.

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. As one of th

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us. You'll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel at home. As one of the UK's leading healthcare pr

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. Comprehensive Training and Career Development.

Whether you're supporting residents in our care homes or patients in our hospitals, you'll be part of an organisation that delivers the kind of care you'd expect for your own loved ones. As a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with Barchester, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding care across b

Are you passionate about making a difference in childrens lives? We are working with a renowned organisation who are launching a brand-new childrens residential home for 3 young people with EBD and learning difficulties, and were searching for a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking Home Mana

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring t

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. If yo

Support individuals discharged from hospital, aiding in their transition to home life. Collaborate with hospital staff and community health & social care teams. Ability to provide support in home settings.

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. You can also expec

North East London Highams Park.Monday Friday 08:00 to 17:00*.NVQ 5 / RMN / or QCF completed or enrolled.CQC Good and Outstanding inspection rating bonus*.Public transport costs assistance available*.Assistance with London transport costs available*.Assistance with London accommodation costs availa

As a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely an

At AgeCare we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required. Accountable for the housekeeping standards, maintenance and facilities of the home, to ensure that

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development New Meppershall Nursing Home is a welcoming and family-oriented care home, dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. Key Criteria: * Good communication skills * A great team player with a positive attitude

At AgeCare we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required. Accountable for the housekeeping standards, maintenance and facilities of the home, to ensure that

What We’re Looking For: * Proven experience as a chef or cook in care homes or healthcare settings. Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re

Comprehensive Training and Career Development. Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlan

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated care professional to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and compliance with all regulatory requirements. About You: Proven experience as a Registered Manager or a

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. You will be based at your local Apollo Home Healthcare office in Heywood but at times, travel across the N

To formulate, implement and regularly maintain care plans, providing the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. We offer Free- Meals and drinks, DBS, uniform, paid t

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

North East London Highams Park.Monday Friday 08:00 to 17:00*.NVQ 5 / RMN / or QCF completed or enrolled.CQC Good and Outstanding inspection rating bonus*.Public transport costs assistance available*.Assistance with London transport costs available*.Assistance with London accommodation costs availa

About Us At New Meppershall Care Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Team Manager to lead our care team and ensure the highest standards of care are delivered at all ti

Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for others? We’re looking for a skilled Agency Chef to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlan

Key Responsibilities Support the daily operations of the home Lead, supervise and develop the staff team Ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are consistently met Contribute to care planning, LAC reviews and multi-agency meetings Promote a safe, nurturing and relationship-focused environment

Quantity Surveyor New Build Care Home Projectc£60k - £70K (Dependent on Relevant Experience)£5,000 Car AllowanceAdditional BenefitsThe CompanyMy client is an independent construction contractor with longstanding customer relationships stretching back over two decades.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensur

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plan

Job DescriptionAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in peoples lives? Join our team as a Care Assistant at our respected care home, which has over 35 years of experience in providing compassionate and family-centred care