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We're Recruiting: Respite Centre Sessional Workers

Job Details

Location:Bedford, MS Therapy Centre
Hours:Fridays, 9.00am to 4.00pm (from October 2026)
Pay:£15.93 per hour

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 wordsdemonstrating how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification, and explaining why you are interested in the role

Applications should be emailed to:

Recruitment Process

Suitable applicants will be invited to:

A short informal Teams conversation
A formal interview with Carers in Bedfordshire staff and volunteers

Important Dates

Closing date for applications: 14 September 2026

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.
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