Care Assistant

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Sagecare every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people\’s lives. We support service users in the following locations across central Bedfordshire. WORK LOCATION: BIGGLESWADE AND SANDY We welcome applications from drivers based in and around the surrounding areas Driving license and access to own vehicle is essential for this role (mileage is reimbursed) Shifts work across seven days a week, EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm Job DescriptionCare Assistant: Role & Responsibilities Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. What else you’ll help with: Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness. Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders. Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals. Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility–help with getting around. QualificationsYou don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team. Ideallyhold a full UK Driving Licence and access to vehicle due to geographical nature this vacancy role. Additional InformationWe see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. As a Care Assistant, you\’ll receive: Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay. Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement. Death in Service Payment Benefits and Well-being Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Cycle to work scheme. Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral! Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you Flexible hours , part and full time available Local work and paid mileage Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays Paid training – online and face to face Self-development – progression opportunities Access to our in-house app Work for the largest care company in the UK! No experience necessary Book an interview at a time and date to suit you! 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr