Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Bank holiday rate

Holiday pay & pension

DBS check & uniform provided

Company mobile phone

BHN Extras discounts

Blue Light Card scheme

Career development pathway

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd in Coventry is seeking caring and reliable individuals to support clients at home. No prior experience required; comprehensive training is provided. You will help with personal care, meals and light domestic tasks, while offering companionship to improve wellbeing and independence.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred as roles involve travel to client homes throughout the area.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, continence support).
• Assist with meals, domestic tasks and medication prompting.
• Provide companionship and reassurance to clients.
• Support mobility and daily routines as required.

Skills

Compassionate

People person

Patience

Excellent communication

Job description

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Coventry. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.

We have a limited number of 24 hours per week permanent contracts available in this location, with every other weekend off for work life balance. To be eligible for guaranteed hours you must have good general availability, be a female driver with a car and be willing to travel across our service area when required (we will always aim to schedule rota's with minimal travel time where we can). You can also earn additional income via overtime opportunities or through our refer a friend scheme - up to £400 per referral.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Coventry, Willenhall, Binley, Cheylesmore and surrounding areas.

For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance. We will offer GH contracts to all full-time drivers, both male and female, from day one.

Our benefits include:

• - Guaranteed hours are available
• - Enhanced bank holiday rate
• - Holiday pay and pension scheme
• - Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• - Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• - Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• - An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• - Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• - Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.