Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A home care service provider in Luton is seeking compassionate individuals for the Care Assistant role. You will provide essential personal care, meal preparation, and companionship to clients, requiring no previous experience as full training is offered. Flexible shift patterns are available, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. If you are kind and passionate about helping others, apply today.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Paid mileage at £0.40 per mile

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• No previous experience necessary; full training provided.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and continence support.
• Assist clients with medication management and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and support to enhance clients' well-being.

Skills

Kindness

People skills

Compassion

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

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include personal care (such as continence support, washing, and dressing), managing medications, preparing meals, and helping with domestic tasks. Most importantly, you\'ll provide companionship, reassurance, and joy to those you care for.

Cera tech

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech. We\'ve 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.