Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Sandy; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for flexible shifts in Sandy and surrounding areas. You'll support clients with personal care, medication, and companionship while receiving training and career development opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay of £13.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement, with various shift options including days, evenings, and sleep-in shifts. Join a supportive team that values your dedication and helps you make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Paid mileage

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Pension scheme

Well-being benefits platform

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience isn't essential – full training provided.
• Compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn are required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Assist with medication preparation and administration.
• Prepare meals and provide mealtime support.
• Carry out light domestic duties like laundry and cleaning.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients.

Skills

Compassion and respect for others

Willingness to learn

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

🌟 Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in our Biggleswade Offices🌟

✨ Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. ✨
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.

• Hitchin
• Royston
• Sandy
• Shefford
• Stotfold
• Arlesey
• Henlow

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
• Mileage allowance: £0.30p per mile

Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

• 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

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 personalized 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
• 🚶 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
• 🛡️ Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• 🤝 Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

🦸 What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape & Superpowers!)

Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide full training. What matters is your compassion, resilience, and eagerness to learn.

• 💙 Compassion and respect for others
• ✅ 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!)

Additional Information

🎁 What You’ll Receive

✔ 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 Payment
✔ 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.