Care Assistant - Extra Care

Cera Care; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for their Extra Care service in Southampton. This role involves supporting residents to maintain their independence, with no prior experience required. Full-time and part-time positions available, offering a flexible schedule, training, and various employee benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pay in block shifts with no travel required during your shift.

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform

Access to WeCare Discounts on shopping, food, and activities

Career development pathways including Care Certificate and NVQs

Wellbeing support including mental health first aiders

Extra earnings through referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Qualifications

• Previous caring experience desirable, but not essential.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Assist with housework, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Help with medication, washing, and dressing.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Flexibility

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Care Assistant - Extra Care, Southampton

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Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: e53dcf0bc74c

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Posted: 18.06.2025

Expiry Date: 02.08.2025

Job Description:

Cera is recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in Southampton.

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 required.

We're recruiting for part-time and full-time permanent positions. You should be prepared to work a minimum of one evening and alternate weekends as part of your shift pattern. It's secure work with good pay, great training, and no previous experience needed.

Extra Care units offer residents self-contained living spaces within a larger building, with access to care staff based within the unit providing care to each resident. As a care assistant, you will support residents with varying needs to live as independently as possible, following personalized care and support plans.

Every client's needs are different. You may assist with housework, help with getting up in the morning, prepare meals, provide companionship, assist with medication, or help with washing and dressing. Our carers become friends, providing human company, encouragement, and sometimes a laugh, especially when life is tough. Caring can be challenging, but many people and their families are grateful for your support.

Our benefits include:

• Pay in block shifts with no travel required during your shift.
• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, and the Blue Light Card Scheme offering discounts on shopping, food, and activities.
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• Career development pathways, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with internal progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and free eye tests
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

Our technology streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows focus on caring for clients. Our predictive technology helps reduce hospitalisations and fall risks, enabling better care.

Key requirements for this role:

• A passion for helping others. Previous caring experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends.