Care jobs in Bedford - Page 4Create job alerts

RECONNECT Worker - Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes Location: Bedfordshire Salary: £24,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role We are Forward, a social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction so they can move forward and live fulfilling lives. Our services focus on supporting individuals to make positive and lasting change through compassionate, person-centred support. The RECONNECT service is a care after custody programme that improves the continuity of care for people leaving prison or an Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) who have identified health needs. We work with individuals up to 12 weeks before their release and for up to six months post-release, ensuring they can successfully transition into community-based health and wellbeing services while maintaining the progress made while in custody. Our East of England RECONNECT service supports adults aged 18 and over who are due to be released from custody within 12 weeks, or within 28 days post-release, and who require ongoing healthcare or wellbeing support. About the Role As a RECONNECT Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service to individuals preparing for release from HMP Bedford, HMP Woodhill and Yarl's Wood IRC. Working closely with service users prior to release and throughout their transition back into the community, you will identify individual needs through robust assessments and develop personalised care plans. These plans will ensure individuals are connected to appropriate health, wellbeing and community services to support long-term recovery and stability. You will work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals, community organisations and other partner agencies to ensure that individuals receive seamless support. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to coordinating services that safeguard and sustain health and wellbeing outcomes. Key responsibilities include: • Processing referrals and providing updates to referrers on assessment outcomes * Conducting in-depth needs assessments for all appropriate referrals * Developing and implementing personalised, SMART care plans centred on the needs of the service user * Maintaining regular contact and support with service users in preparation for release and for up to six months post-release * Ensuring service users are effectively connected to GP services, healthcare support, mentoring, aftercare and wider community services * Building and maintaining strong partnerships with prisons, healthcare providers and external agencies * Implementing clear referral pathways including Offender Management in Custody, Prison Healthcare, and Family or Self-referrals * Delivering structured interventions and using motivational interviewing techniques in both one-to-one and group settings * Supporting the safe delivery of services by actively engaging with risk assessment and safeguarding processes * Maintaining accurate records and using databases to collect and report data for audit, research and service monitoring About You We are looking for a compassionate and motivated professional who is committed to supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives after custody. You will have experience working with people facing complex challenges and be confident in delivering person-centred support within multi-agency environments. You will bring strong assessment, communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will have: • Experience working within mental health, emotional wellbeing or substance misuse services * Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored SMART care plans * Experience delivering structured interventions with service users * Experience using motivational interviewing techniques in both one-to-one and group settings * Strong IT and database skills to support case management and reporting * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with service users and partner agencies * Experience working collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes * Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload * Flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of the service A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: • Flexible working * Training and development opportunities * Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) * Season Ticket Loan Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Crisis Loan Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) * Access to Blue Light Card * 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter * Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Town Planner - Bedford Join a Leading Independent Planning Consultancy! Are you an ambitious and qualified Town Planner with at least 3 years of professional experience? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the field of planning while working with a diverse range of clients? If so, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with one of the UK’s leading, employee-owned planning consultancies. Position: Senior Town Planner Location: Bedford Salary: Dependent on experience Why Choose This Opportunity? This consultancy pride themselves on delivering tailored, multidisciplinary advice to help balance development needs with environmental sustainability. With offices across the UK, their team works on a variety of projects across both private and public sectors. With projects across Residential, Extra-Care, Commercial, Logistics, Sport & Leisure as well as Education, you will gain invaluable experience collaborating with skilled professionals across an interesting array of schemes. Employee Benefits: Comprehensive private healthcare via BUPA Life insurance and company pension (with salary sacrifice option) Cycle to work scheme Contributions towards professional subscriptions Enhanced maternity scheme Robust Continued Professional Development (CPD) program Senior Town Planner Responsibilities: As a Senior Town Planner, you will: Provide commercial planning advice to diverse clients Prepare high-quality planning reports and submissions Collaborate with technical consultants Build strong relationships with clients Manage engagement with local planning authorities and stakeholders Represent clients’ interests throughout the planning process What We’re Looking For: A degree in Town Planning or a related subject A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience (private/public sector) Strong knowledge of the planning system and various planning issues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage and prioritise projects effectively Professional Development & Well-being: This firm is dedicated to supporting your career growth and well-being. They provide ongoing training opportunities, annual reviews to discuss achievements and a culture that promotes mental, physical, and social well-being. They celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected. Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance office and remote work while ensuring collaboration on core office days. Ready to Make an Impact? Join this firm as they continue to grow and help shape sustainable development in the UK. If you are motivated, eager to contribute and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply Now! To apply for the Senior Town Planner position in Bedford, please submit your CV to Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting. Should you wish to discuss this vacancy further, feel free to call Joey on (phone number removed)

The Service Support Worker role provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults particularly after hospital discharge to help them regain independence and stay safe at home. It involves assessing needs, carrying out support plans, and assisting with essential daily tasks such as welfare checks, appointments, shopping, and prescription collection. Client Details The organisation is a well‑established, community‑focused provider of practical support services, known for helping individuals maintain independence and wellbeing during challenging periods. They operate across the region with a strong reputation for compassionate assistance and high‑quality frontline support. Description Provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults, including welfare checks and check‑in calls. Deliver flexible, reactive support to individuals following hospital discharge. Respond to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals. Assess service users' needs and follow an agreed support plan. Assist with essential tasks such as attending appointments, shopping, and collecting prescriptions. Help prevent hospital readmission by offering ongoing tailored support. Profile Successful Candidate Profile Compassionate, patient, and able to provide emotional reassurance to vulnerable individuals. Strong communicator who can engage confidently with service users, clinicians, and community partners. Highly organised with the ability to follow support plans and maintain accurate records. Proactive problem‑solver who can respond calmly and flexibly to changing situations. Professional, confidential, and able to handle sensitive information appropriately. Comfortable working independently and travelling across the local area in a service vehicle. Knowledge of how NHS and social care services operate and how to signpost effectively. Essential Requirements Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory for driving service vehicles). Valid Enhanced DBS Certificate Ability to work a flexible schedule within weekday hours. Right to work in the UK. Job Offer What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £14.12 per hour. Guaranteed 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A meaningful, people‑focused role making a real difference in the community. Full training and ongoing support-no previous care experience required. Opportunity to build a long‑term career within health, social care, or community services. Supportive team environment with strong values and a focus on wellbeing. Use of a company vehicle for travel during working hours. A varied, fulfilling role with day‑to‑day independence and flexibility

From campaigns to content to driving results, as our Senior Marketing Executive, based in Irthlingborough, you'll do it all in a thriving B2B business operating across construction, built environment, and utilities. Take ownership of multi-channel campaigns, shape content, and mentor a junior while building your skills and shaping campaigns that make a real impact. BASIC SALARY: up to £35,000 BENEFITS: · 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 or 4 days to be saved for Christmas shutdown) · Health cash plan · Employee assistance programme · Life assurance · Workplace pension scheme · Eye care scheme · Free parking LOCATION: This is predominantly an office based role, with 1 day a week (Friday) working from home. You will need to be commutable to our office in Irthlingborough. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Wellingborough, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Raunds, Kettering, Bedford, Northampton JOB DESCRIPTION: Marketing Executive, Content and Campaign Marketing Lead - B2B Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll own end-to-end campaigns across multiple brands, with full support on strategy. This Senior Marketing Executive role is a hands-on role where you'll balance big ideas with delivery, creating marketing that genuinely drives results. You'll work closely with our Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing Specialist and Social Media Assistant, operating as a tight-knit team where everyone chips in and plays to their strengths. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing Executive, Content and Campaign Marketing Lead - B2B Day to day you will: · Plan, deliver, and analyse multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital and offline) to drive lead generation and brand growth. · Own and develop content strategy across multiple brands, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging and visual identity. · Create and oversee high-quality content including web pages, case studies, email campaigns, social media and marketing collateral. · Implement and optimise SEO, email marketing and digital performance strategies to maximise engagement and ROI. · Track campaign performance, analyse data and provide actionable insights and recommendations. · Mentor a junior team member, our Social Media Marketing Assistant, guiding output and development. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Marketing Executive, Content and Campaign Marketing Lead - B2B We're looking for a confident, proactive Senior Marketing Executive, who can communicate effectively at all levels. You'll be encouraged to bring new ideas to the table, challenge the status quo and ask "why", so confidence and curiosity are key. Whilst we're open on industry background, experience within a B2B marketing environment is essential. Above all, you'll have a "can do" attitude; someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in and make things happen. Whilst previous management experience isn't essential, you're a natural mentor who is ready to support the development of a junior team member and take pride in overseeing collective team output. To be successful in the role, you will: · Have proven experience in a multi-channel marketing role with end-to-end campaign ownership. · Demonstrate strong content creation skills across digital and offline channels, with a commercial mindset. · Have a solid understanding of SEO, email automation and social media performance. · Be a confident communicator, comfortable presenting ideas and results to senior stakeholders. · Be proactive, hands-on and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. We're not afraid to admit that sometimes things "change direction" - you need to be adaptable! THE COMPANY: We are a well-established, growing B2B organisation operating across the training, compliance and specialist services space. Supporting thousands of businesses across the UK and internationally, we deliver a range of solutions that help organisations operate safely, effectively and in line with industry standards. PROSPECTS: We are actively seeking someone who is keen to grow and develop. This is a key role within the Marketing team, offering real autonomy and the opportunity to shape campaign strategy across multiple brands. As the business continues to grow, there will be opportunities to further develop the role, influence wider marketing direction, and progress within the organisation... We will give you the full support needed! It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Marketing Executive, Campaign Manager, Content Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, SEO Executive, B2B Marketing, Social Media Assistant, Digital Marketing, Training, Education, Professional Services, Safety, Industrial or Technical sectors. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18439, Wallace Hind Selection