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.

Responsibilities

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; Medication management (collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration); Nutrition and mealtimes (cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs); Housekeeping (light cleaning, laundry, tidying); Mobility assistance (transfers, walking support, use of aids); Health monitoring (observing and reporting changes in condition); Social inclusion (helping maintain community and family connections); Emotional support (empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear); Documentation (accurate record keeping); Safety and emergency response; Collaboration with colleagues, professionals, and families

Requirements

Access to a vehicle is strictly required due to the geographical nature of this role (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; Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Mileage allowance of £0.30p per mile; Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle; 28 days annual leave (pro rata); Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay; Enhanced occupational paternity pay; Pension scheme and 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; Group recognition programmes including 'Care Heroes' awards and long-service recognition; Full, paid training