Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking part-time and full-time Care Assistants in Ashford, UK. The role involves supporting clients with personal care, medication management, meal preparation, and companionship. Full training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Benefits include enhanced holiday pay, pension scheme, and a £500 referral bonus.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Access to WeCare benefits platform

Career development pathway

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• No experience needed — full training is provided.
• This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication management.
• Prepare meals and provide light domestic tasks.
• Offer companionship and reassurance to clients.

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant

We're currently recruiting part-time and full-time Care Assistants in Ashford to support clients in their own homes. The advertised pay rate includes travel time. If you're kind, sociable, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you. No experience is needed — full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Your duties may include personal care (such as continence support, washing, dressing), medication management, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks.
• Most importantly, youll offer companionship, reassurance, and genuine comfort to those you care for.
• Work is available across Ashford, and nearby areas. We are particularly looking for people able to work 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm with alternate weekends.

Qualifications and Requirements

• No experience needed — full training is provided.
• This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.
• We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and eye care contributions
• £500 referral bonus through our Care Friends scheme

Please note: This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.