Care Assistant
Posted 2026-09-23
REF14516Z
Dudley
ยฃ13.00 per hour
๐ Care Assistants Wanted โ Join Our Sage Care Home Care Team in Dudley! โจ Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact. โจ
At Sage Care (part of the CCH Group), every day is different. We are currently experiencing rapid growth and have multiple exciting opportunities available to fit your life.
We are actively recruiting for compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated teams supporting service users across the heart of Dudley.
๐ก What is Homecare?
Homecare is all about helping vulnerable adults remain safe, happy, and independent in the place they love most โ their own home.
Unlike working in a residential or hospital setting, community care is focused on building genuine relationships, providing companionship, and supporting people to live life on their own terms.
You'll do far more than complete tasks โ you'll become a trusted part of someone's day and make a real difference to their quality of life. If you want to go home each day knowing you've changed someone's life for the better, this role could be perfect for you.
๐ Work Close to Home Across Dudley.
We're currently recruiting Care Assistants across some of Dudley's most vibrant and diverse communities. Thanks to rapid expansion, we are actively hiring for:
๐ซOldbury is a growing and exciting area for our service, with increasing demand for high-quality care and support within the community. We already have a strong presence across these postcodes and are looking to expand our team to meet the needs of new and existing clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious team and play a key role in developing a service that delivers exceptional care while making a lasting impact on people's lives.
(We also have opportunities across through out Sandwell)
๐ถ Local Work, Local Clients We aim to match our Care Professionals to clients within their local area wherever possible, helping you spend less time travelling and more time making a difference.
๐ท Competitive Pay
We believe great work deserves great pay. You will be paid
๐ฐ MondayโSunday: ยฃ13.00 per hour plus mileage
๐ฐBank Holliday Rate: ยฃ19.50 per hour plus mileage
Our services operate 7 days a week. We are currently looking for staff to cover a variety of full-time and part-time shift patterns, including:
Earlies - 6am - 4pm
Tea & Bed - 6pm-10pm
Long Days: 6am โ 6pm
Weekend shifts on a rota basis
๐ About the Roles & Specific Packages
Youโll play a vital role in supporting our service users to live independently, with dignity and confidence. Because we provide highly tailored, person-centred care, we are currently welcoming applications female care professionals to cover new referrals.
(Please note: Where specific client packages require a male or female carer for personal care, this is an occupational requirement exempt under the Equality Act 2010).
๐ What Youโll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, youโll 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.
Youโll help with:
Supporting with personal care โ bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming with the utmost dignity
Assisting with medication โ preparation and safe administration
Helping with mobility โ using aids/equipment safely and supporting rehabilitation after hospital stays
Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
Carrying out light domestic duties โ laundry, making beds, household tasks
Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships
๐ What Else Youโll Help With
๐ค Companionship โ conversations, activities, outings
๐ Social Inclusion โ encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
โจ Promoting Independence โ ensuring dignity and choice are at the forefront of your care
๐ Medication Management โ collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
๐ฒ Nutrition & Mealtimes โ cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
๐ก Housekeeping โ light cleaning, laundry, tidying
๐ถ Mobility Assistance โ transfers, walking support, use of aids
๐ Health Monitoring โ observing and reporting changes in condition
๐ฌ Emotional Support โ empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
๐ Documentation โ accurate record keeping
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Emergency Response โ creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
๐ค Collaboration โ working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
๐ฆธ What Youโll Need (Besides a Cape and Superpowers!)
Hold onto your hats โ ideally, youโll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!
But hereโs the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. Youโll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Donโt worry โ weโll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and delightfully quirky) team.
While experience is a bonus, weโre really looking for people who:
๐ Have compassion oozing from every pore.
๐ฃ๏ธ Can communicate like a UN diplomat.
๐งฉ Possess problem-solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa.
๐ต Are committed to respectful, high-quality care that would make your gran proud.
โ Have the right to work within the UK (โ Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship).
โ Are willing and able to travel between clients within the local community.
๐ What Youโll Receive
โจ Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates โ giving you the security of regular work.
๐ Fully Funded Qualifications: Ongoing support to achieve your NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care!
๐ Career Progression Opportunities: Clear pathways to advance into Senior Care, Coaching, or Management roles.
๐ Paid training
๐ถ Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
๐ก๏ธ Death in Service payment
๐ฐ Pension scheme
๐ Benefits & Well-being platform
๐ด 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
๐ฒ Cycle to Work scheme
๐ค Refer-a-Friend bonus (ยฃ300 per referral)
๐๏ธ Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
๐ Local work with paid mileage
๐ Enhanced pay for Bank holidays
๐ฑ Access to our in-house app
๐ข The backing of the largest care company in the UK
โ No experience required
๐ Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If youโre ready for a career adventure thatโs more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.