Care Assistant

Sagecare Limited; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Hitchin is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support clients in their homes. You will assist with personal care, medication, and companionship. The role offers full training, flexible shifts, and competitive pay starting at £13.00 per hour. Join us to make a difference in someone's life and embark on a rewarding career in social care.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid mileage

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral)

Qualifications

• Experience isn't essential; we'll provide full training; what matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
• Compassion and respect for others.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and support in clients' homes.
• Follow personalized care plans centered on dignity and respect.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and housekeeping.
• Offer companionship and engage in activities.
• Document care and monitor health changes.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

We value flexibility and reliability, and we provide consistent work for those who are passionate about making a difference. Why Join Sage Care? At Sage Care every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life. Whether you're helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters. We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we're transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

Job Description

What You\'ll Be Doing 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

What Else You'll Help With

• Companionship - conversations, activities, outings
• Medication Management - collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
• Nutrition & 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 & Emergency Response - creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration - working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

• Experience isn\'t essential - we\'ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.
• Compassion and respect for others
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• The right to work in the UK
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (especially in rural areas - think Road Runner with kindness!)

Company Description

Care Assistants - Join Our Friendly Team in our Biggleswade Offices Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. And the surrounding Villages and Parishes Ashwell, Codicote, Kimpton, Ickleford, Knebworth, Pirton, Whitwell, Wymondley, St Ippolyts, Barkway, Sandon

• Weekdays (Mon-Fri): £13.00 per hour
• Weekends (Sat-Sun): £13.67 per hour
• Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile

Shift Patterns

• Day Shifts: 8:00/9:00 AM - 2:00/3:00 PM
• Evening Shifts: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Sleep-in/Waking nights Shifts: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Additional Information

• Perks of joining us: 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Paid mileage + local work opportunities
• Paid training - online & face-to-face
• Career progression & self-development opportunities
• Flexible working - full or part time
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Pension scheme & Death in Service
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend bonus (£300 per referral!)
• Access to well-being & benefits platform
• Work with the largest care company in the UK

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If you\'re ready for a career adventure that\'s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.