Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate home care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Luton to help transform social care. No previous experience is needed, as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include personal care, managing medications, and providing companionship. The role requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Flexible shift options are available, and the company offers numerous benefits, including enhanced pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform

Paid mileage between visits

Access to WeCare benefits and discounts

Career development programs

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Role subject to a DBS check; you must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including continence support, washing, and dressing.
• Manage medications.
• Prepare meals and assist with domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship and reassurance.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Luton and help us on our mission to transform social care, enabling more people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind, a people person, and passionate about making a difference in others' lives? If so, we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you'll genuinely make a difference every day. No previous experience is required - full training will be provided.

Shift patterns: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, with options for morning or evening shifts and every other weekend. We're recruiting both part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support clients in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

For this role, you'll need a driving licence and access to a vehicle. We offer a flexible approach to shifts, including mornings, days, evenings, and nights, with every other weekend off to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (such as continence support, washing, and dressing)
• Managing medications
• Preparing meals
• Helping with domestic tasks
• Providing companionship, reassurance, and joy to those you care for

What we offer

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits at 40p per mile
• Access to our WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme - thousands of discounts on shopping, dining, and activities
• Exclusive savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• Industry‑leading career development, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests, and contributions towards glasses
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme - £500 per referral

Join our caring community

Whether you have professional care experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we’re looking for. Your values and kindness matter most - we'll provide all the training you need.

Requirements

• Your responsibilities include personal care and daily living support; you will also manage medications and assist with meals and domestic tasks
• You will provide companionship, reassurance, and joy to those you care for
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required
• Role subject to a DBS check; 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

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We have brought homecare into the 21st century with technology that streamlines admin, improves outcomes, and allows you to focus on what matters most - caring for clients. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams act quickly, reducing hospitalisations and fall risks.

If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where the comfort and companionship you provide will make a real difference, apply today.

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.