Care Assistant

Cera Care; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Cera as a Care Assistant and support their mission to enhance social care. This role requires compassion and a valid driving licence; full training is provided. Flexible shifts with part-time and full-time opportunities allow you to make a significant impact in the lives of those in your care.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG check, company mobile phone and uniform

Paid mileage between care visits

Access to WeCare and the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Career development pathway

Comprehensive wellbeing support

£500 referral reward through our Care Friends scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; genuine desire to care is essential.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, washing and dressing.
• Administering medication and meal preparation.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Sociability

Passion for caring

Job description

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Join Cera as a Care Assistant, supporting our mission to transform social care and help more people live longer, healthier and happier lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Are you kind, sociable and passionate about making a difference? Then we have the ideal opportunity for you. No previous experience is needed – just a genuine desire to care.

We're hiring part-time and full-time care assistants across Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham, Long Melford, Barrow, West Stow, Sudbury and nearby locations. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and we offer a flexible approach to shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights. To promote work-life balance, you'll typically have every other weekend off.

What we offer:

• Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG check, company mobile phone and uniform
• Paid mileage between care visits
• Access to WeCare and the Blue Light Card Scheme for thousands of discounts
• Exclusive savings on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance and cycle hire
• Enhanced parental leave: 12 weeks full maternity pay, plus paternity and other parental benefits
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs – half of our salaried roles are filled internally
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plans, free eye tests and glasses contributions
• £500 referral reward through our Care Friends scheme

Whether you've worked professionally in care, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others, we're looking for your compassion and commitment. Full training will be provided – it's your values that matter most.

Duties may include assisting with personal care, washing and dressing, administering medication, meal preparation and domestic tasks. More importantly, you'll offer companionship and emotional support, bringing comfort and reassurance to those in your care.

At Cera, we use innovative technology to make caring easier. Our tools reduce paperwork and boost care outcomes, allowing you to focus on supporting clients. With predictive alerts, our tech helps prevent hospital visits and reduces risks – enhancing your ability to make a real impact.

If you're seeking a truly rewarding role where your kindness brings smiles and safety, apply today.

Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.