Care Assistant

Cera Care; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in Crewe is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their homes, making a positive difference in their lives. The role does not require prior experience but a strong sense of compassion and a driving license is necessary. Flexible shifts are available, including mornings and evenings, with every other weekend off to ensure work-life balance. Join this caring community where training is provided and there are opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS and company mobile phone

Paid mileage between visits

Access to discounts with Blue Light Card Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies

Wellbeing support and healthcare cash plan

Referral scheme with financial benefits

Qualifications

• Kindness and a genuine desire to support others.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Managing medications and preparing meals.
• Providing companionship and reassurance to clients.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Crewe. 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're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Crewe, Shavington, Weston, Winterly, Elworth, Helens Chapel, Somerford, Astbury 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.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS / PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, 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 - £500 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.

Responsibilities

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.