Care Assistant

Cera Care; Westbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG provided

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

Paid mileage 45P per mile

BHN Extras discounts platform

Job summary

Cera Care in Westbury is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients at home, delivering compassionate, person-centred care and helping people live safely and independently. We offer flexible shifts and pathways for part-time or full-time roles, with a driving licence and access to a vehicle essential for this role.

We provide DBS checks, paid mileage, a pension, training and career development opportunities. Join a growing team focused on better outcomes for people in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility as needed.
• Support independence and safety for clients with dementia or other needs.

Job description

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Westbury. 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.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for this role.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Westbury, Warminster, Melksham, Trowbridge 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.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits @ 45P Per Mile
• 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.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• 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.

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.

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.