Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Sandy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Recognition Programmes

28 days annual leave

Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential support in the homes of clients across North Hertfordshire. This role offers flexible shifts and the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

All you need is a caring attitude; no prior experience in social care is necessary as full paid training will be provided. Join our friendly team and contribute to transforming the care industry.

Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle and valid driving license.
• Genuine compassion and respect for others.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with medication preparation and administration.
• Support mobility and ensure safe usage of aids.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Reliability

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Job description

Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in our Biggleswade Offices

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.

Work close to home in some of North Hertfordshire’s most vibrant and welcoming communities:

Ashwell, Codicote, Kimpton, Ickleford, Knebworth, Pirton, Whitwell, Wymondley, St Ippolyts, Barkway, and Sandon.

Wherever you’re based, there’s a neighbourhood near you waiting for your care and compassion.

Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle. We value flexibility and reliability, and we provide consistent work for those who are passionate about making a difference.

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
• 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!)

Hold onto your hats, because you don't need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! We offer full, paid training — all you need is a heart of gold, reliability, and the drive to make a difference.

• Driving Requirement: Access to a vehicle is strictly required due to the geographical nature of this role (you must hold a valid driving licence).
• 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

If you’re kind‑hearted, dependable, and ready to make every day a little brighter — you’ve already got what it takes to be a Care Assistant hero!

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Group Recognition Programmes: Be celebrated for your hard work with our internal 'Care Heroes' awards and long‑service recognition!
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid Shadowing Shifts with an experienced mentor before you ever go out on your own!
• Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care – we will pay for you to upskill!

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you're ready to embark on a care adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride, apply today and become part of our mission to transform care!

We’re an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.