Respite Centre Sessional Workers
Location: Bedford, MS Therapy Centre
Hours: Fridays, 9.00am to 4.00pm (from October 2026)
Pay: £15.93 per hour
Closing date: 14 September 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Carers in Bedfordshire is delighted to be bringing back its much-loved respite service from October, and we're looking for warm, friendly and engaging Sessional Workers to join our team. This rewarding role involves supporting adults with care needs to enjoy meaningful activities, social interaction and a welcoming environment, while providing their unpaid carers with valuable time to recharge.
About the Role
As a Respite Centre Sessional Worker, you will play an important part in helping us deliver high-quality respite sessions for people with care needs. You will work alongside Carers in Bedfordshire staff and volunteers to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment where attendees can take part in activities, socialise and build confidence.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking people who:
- are caring, empathetic and reliable
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- enjoy building positive relationships with others
- have experience supporting adults in a care, health, community or voluntary setting
- can work confidently as part of a team
- are committed to promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing
- share the values of Carers in Bedfordshire
Key Responsibilities
- supporting attendees throughout respite sessions
- encouraging participation in activities and social opportunities
- helping to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
- providing practical assistance where appropriate
- working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and carers
- contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the service
- following safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures
Safeguarding
Carers in Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. As this role involves working with vulnerable adults, an Enhanced DBS check will be required. Applicants who are already subscribed to the DBS Update Service are encouraged to highlight this in their application, as this may help to speed up the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Please send:
- your CV
- a covering letter of no more than 500 words demonstrating how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification, and explaining why you are interested in the role
Applications should be emailed to contact@carersinbeds.org.uk.
Recruitment Process
Suitable applicants will be invited to:
- a short informal Teams conversation
- a formal interview with Carers in Bedfordshire staff and volunteers
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis. We are keen to appoint as soon as possible and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is recruited before the closing date.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to carers and those they care for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by emailing your CV and covering letter to contact@carersinbeds.org.uk.
Carers in Bedfordshire welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.