Community Support Worker

Sage Care is looking for friendly, dependable Community Support Workers to join their growing Ealing branch team, supporting people across West London to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes. You'll provide personal care, practical help and companionship — building relationships while helping people maintain their choices, routines and independence. Homecare means visiting people in their own homes and providing support tailored to their individual needs. You'll follow each person's care plan, encouraging them to do what they can for themselves and offering support where it's needed.

Responsibilities

Personal care: Supporting washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care with sensitivity and respect; Medication support: Providing reminders, collecting prescriptions and assisting with or administering medication in line with training and the care plan; Meals and nutrition: Preparing meals, snacks and drinks, considering dietary needs and preferences, and helping with eating and drinking where required; Mobility: Supporting safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids, including support following a hospital stay where set out in the care plan; Everyday tasks: Helping with shopping, laundry, changing beds, light cleaning and keeping the home comfortable; Companionship: Making time for conversation, shared interests and activities that help reduce loneliness; Community connections: Supporting outings, appointments, hobbies and contact with friends and family; Emotional support: Offering patience, reassurance and a listening ear; Wellbeing and safety: Noticing and reporting changes, recognising concerns and following the appropriate procedures in an emergency; Records and teamwork: Keeping accurate care records and communicating with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

Requirements

Are kind, approachable and respectful; Listen carefully and communicate clearly; Are comfortable providing personal care with dignity; Are reliable, organised and committed to keeping appointments; Can work independently and ask for support when needed; Bring a practical approach to solving problems; Are willing to learn and follow individual care plans; Can travel between clients within the local community; Have the existing right to work in the UK; No driving licence or vehicle required; Comfortable travelling between clients' homes

Nice to have

Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, volunteering or caring for someone close

Benefits

Guaranteed-hours opportunities, subject to an agreed contract and working pattern; Fully paid training, including online and face-to-face induction; Funded NVQ/Diploma Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities in Health and Social Care; Ongoing development and progression into senior care, coaching and management roles; Full-time and part-time working options; Paid travel time between client visits; Paid mileage where applicable; Enhanced Sunday and Bank Holiday pay; 28 days' annual leave, pro rata; Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay; Death in Service payment; Pension scheme; Benefits and wellbeing platform; Refer-a-friend scheme – £300 per referral; Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts at leading brands; Cycle-to-work scheme; Access to our in-house app