Care Assistants – Join Our Friendly Team in our Biggleswade Offices
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?
With our size and success, we can offer you opportunity, choice, and security.
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing essential care and support following personalised care plans.
* Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming.
* Assisting with medication – preparation and administration.
* Helping with mobility and using aids safely.
* Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support.
* Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, cleaning.
* Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships.
* Companionship – conversations, activities, outings.
* Mobility assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids.
* Health monitoring – observing and reporting changes.
* Social inclusion – maintaining community and family connections.
* Emotional support – empathy, reassurance, listening.
* Safety & emergency response – creating safe environments and acting quickly.
* Collaboration – working with colleagues, professionals, and families.
Qualifications
* 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).
Additional Information
Benefits and perks include:
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
* Paid mileage and local work opportunities.
* Paid training – online & face‑to‑face.
* Career progression and self‑development opportunities.
* Flexible working – full or part time.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
* Pension scheme & death in service payment.
* Blue Light Card eligibility.
* 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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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