Care Assistant

Cera Care; Spalding; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Care Friends referral scheme

Overtime available

Nurse-led training programme

Uniform provided + mobile phone

Blue Light Card eligibility

BHN Extras and healthcare plan

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking dedicated End of Life Care Assistants to join our Specialist Services Team in the Spalding area. You will support end-of-life clients and their families, delivering compassionate care across shifts including 7–2, 3–10, and 7:30–18:30 with alternate weekends.

We offer comprehensive training, development opportunities, and benefits such as mileage reimbursement, referral bonuses up to £600, and nurse-led induction with shadowing during the first 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or compassionate service is preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK; DBS/PVG check references will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-of-life care to clients in and around Spalding.
• Support clients and families, offering respite and compassionate assistance.
• Work as part of Specialist Services Team, delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

People skills

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

We're recruiting dedicated and compassionate End of Life Care Assistants to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our clients in and around the Spalding area.

You will be supporting end of life young people and adults, this will involve all aspects of care. You will be a lifeline for the service user and their families, providing much needed support and respite.

We have full time and part time roles available, working 7-2 or 3-10 shifts with alternate weekends. We also have 7:30am to 6:30pm shifts available with alternate weekends .

We provide a comprehensive training and induction programme, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team.

We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently. We will offer GH contracts from day one for female drivers seeking full-time work.

Why Cera?

You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values – Commit, Connect, and Create – guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.

We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway.

Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to BHN Extras, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.

We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care – caring for our clients.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience is preferred but not required
• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• The Right to Work in the UK

Additional benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for extra income our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £600 per referral)
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• A comprehensive nurse led training programme, followed by shadowing and peer support from a dedicated care mentor in your first 12 weeks.
• Any required uniform is provided + mobile phone
• Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is with Cera.