Company 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 are currently recruiting full time and part time Care Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Work Locations
Work close to home in some of our most vibrant and welcoming communities:
- Bedford
- South End
- Kempston
- Queens Park
- Goldington
- Sandy
- Biggleswade
- Shefford
- Henlow
- Stotfold
- And the surrounding villages and parishes
Wherever you are based, there is a neighbourhood near you waiting for your care and compassion.
Pay and Benefits
- Weekdays (Mon-Fri): £13.40 per hour
- Saturdays: £14.00 per hour
- Sundays: £14.00 per hour
- Mileage allowance: £0.30 per mile
Shift Patterns
Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:
- Day Shifts: 8:00/9:00 AM to 2:00/3:00 PM
- Evening Shifts: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Sleep-in/Waking nights Shifts: 9:00 PM to 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 are helping someone start their day with dignity or providing comfort in the evening, your care truly matters.
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. As the largest care company in the UK, we are 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.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Care Professional, you will deliver high quality, person centred support that prioritises dignity, respect, and compassion.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, toileting, and grooming)
- Medication support (collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and administration)
- Meal preparation and nutrition (preparing tasty meals and mealtime assistance)
- Mobility and equipment support (getting around safely, transfers, and using mobility aids)
- Housekeeping (making/changing beds, laundry, tidying, light cleaning, and emptying commodes)
- Companionship and emotional support (providing a listening ear, engaging conversations, and outings)
You will also:
- Encourage social engagement and family connections
- Monitor health and report any changes to healthcare professionals and family
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided
- Respond to emergencies safely and effectively
- Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team
What You Will Need
You do not need any social care experience to join our team. 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 are kind hearted, dependable, and ready to make every day a little brighter, you have already got what it takes to be a Care Assistant hero.
What You Will Receive
Here is what makes being part of Sage Care truly special:
- 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.
- Pension scheme and Death in Service Payment.
- 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 and Diplomas in Health and Social Care to help you upskill.
Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes? If you are ready to embark on a care adventure that is more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our mission to transform care.
We are 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.
