Care Assistant

At Sage Care, every day is different. Every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across North Hertfordshire. As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do. You’ll help with: supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming; assisting with medication – preparation and administration; helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely; preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning; offering companionship and building meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

Providing essential care and support in the homes of clients following personalised care plans; supporting with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming); assisting with medication preparation and administration; helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely; preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; carrying out light domestic duties (laundry, making beds, light cleaning); offering companionship and building meaningful relationships; monitoring health and reporting changes; maintaining accurate records; ensuring safety and responding to emergencies; collaborating with colleagues, professionals and families

Requirements

Access to a vehicle is strictly required (valid driving licence required); genuine compassion and respect for others; strong communication and listening skills; a positive, can-do attitude; problem-solving abilities; reliability and a caring, supportive nature; the right to work in the UK

Benefits

Mileage allowance £0.30 per mile; full paid training; paid shadowing shifts with an experienced mentor; 28 days annual leave (pro rata); enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay; enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement; pension scheme and death in service payment; benefits and wellbeing platform; refer a friend scheme; cycle to work scheme; group recognition programmes ('Care Heroes' awards, long-service recognition); fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care