Home Carer (Tavistock Court)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reference
002427Closing Date
02/06/2023 Service AreaDirectorate
Adults Services
Service Area
Direct Services
Vacancy DetailsCategory
Care/Support Work - Adult Social Care
Job Title
Home Carer (Tavistock Court)
Grade
BBU04
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU04 20,812 - 21,189
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Contract Hours
9.00 + 2 sleep ins
Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen to join our home care team at Tavistock Court Extra care scheme. The role is sleep in carer average 2 sleep in shifts and 9 hours per week.
The role is to enable service users to remain independent in their own home. To assist with personal care, medication, food and nutrition. All training will be provided, previous experience is not required. The sleep in role will include answering any emergency calls throughout the night and respond as necessary.
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).
How to apply
Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role. The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below. Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below. If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.
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 recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
2 sleep in shifts + 9 hours per week on rota.
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
Vacancy LocationLocation
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Queen Street, BedfordIs this a designated car user position?
No
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Home Carer (Tavistock Court) roles across Bedford Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,100 - £30,526 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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