Care Assistant - Extra Care

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking Care Assistants for their Extra Care service in Southampton. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in residents' lives, with flexible shifts and comprehensive training provided. No previous experience is required, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about helping others.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG checks

Company mobile phone and uniform

Access to benefits & discounts platform

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support programs

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous caring experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks and personalized care plans.
• Assist with housework, meal preparation, and companionship.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Care Assistant - Extra Care, Southampton

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 are recruiting for both 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. This is secure work with good pay, excellent training, and no previous experience necessary.

Extra Care units provide residents with their own self-contained living spaces within a larger building, with access to care staff based within the unit who provide care tailored to each resident's needs. 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. Your tasks may include assisting with housework, helping with morning routines, preparing meals, providing companionship, assisting with medication, or helping residents with washing and dressing. More than just care, our carers become friends, offering human company, encouragement, and sometimes a laugh or two, especially when life is tough. While caring can be challenging, your support will be deeply appreciated by residents and their families.

Our benefits include:

• Pay is organized in block shifts with no travel required during your shift.
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG checks, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering discounts on shopping, dining, and activities.
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, and cycle hire
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• Opportunities for career development, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plans, and free eye tests with contribution towards glasses
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme - earn £500 per referral

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

Our innovative technology streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on caring for clients. Features like predictive technology and risk alerts help reduce hospitalizations and falls, enabling you to provide 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.