Care Assistant

At Sage Care, every day is different and gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work. We’re currently recruiting full-time and part-time Care Assistants to support service users across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. As a Care Professional, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support that prioritises dignity, respect, and compassion. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, mobility support, housekeeping, companionship, and more. No previous social care experience is required as full paid training is provided; access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence are strictly required.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred support that prioritises dignity, respect, and compassion; personal care (bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, toileting, and grooming); medication support (collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and administration); meal preparation and nutrition; mobility and equipment support; housekeeping; companionship and emotional support; encourage social engagement and family connections; monitor health and report changes to healthcare professionals and family; maintain accurate documentation of care provided; respond to emergencies safely and effectively; work collaboratively with families and the wider care team

Requirements

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

Benefits

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