Care Assistant in Westminster

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Sage Care, 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 various locations across London. We welcome applications from drivers based in and around the surrounding areas. Shifts work across seven days a week, EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm.

Our Care Professionals 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.

• Helping our clients overcome any mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including helping in the use of, and care of aids/adaptations and personal equipment.
• Assisting with domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes.
• Helping our clients with personal care such as washing, bathing, and toileting arrangements.
• Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks, and drinks, assisting with feeding if required.
• Assisting clients with preparing and administering medication.

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining the client’s dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.
• Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences, and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces.
• Mobility Assistance – help with getting around safely, including transfers, walking support, and using mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.
• Social Inclusion – encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Emotional Support – providing a listening ear, empathy, and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, or distress.
• Documentation – maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the client’s condition.
• Safety and Emergency Response – ensuring a safe living environment, recognising potential hazards, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaboration – working effectively with other care team members, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.

What you’ll need (besides a cape and superpowers!): Hold onto your hats, because you don’t need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! We’re more interested in your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You’ll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Get ready to level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and slightly bonkers) team!

While previous experience isn’t necessary, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got compassion oozing from your pores, communication skills that would make a UN diplomat jealous, and problem-solving abilities that would impress our Mother Teresa herself! Oh, and a commitment to delivering top-notch, respectful care that would make your gran proud!

Have a right to work within the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future need not apply). A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.