Care Assistant - Extra Care

Cera Care Ltd; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

BHN Extras discounts

Blue Light Card Scheme discounts

Driving lesson discounts

Maternity/paternity leave

Career development pathway

Wellbeing support

Care Friends referral scheme

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd in Tenterden is seeking caring individuals to join our team as Carers. We welcome applications for part-time and full-time roles, with no prior experience required, and a real desire to help others.

You will provide in‑home support such as personal care, meals, mobility assistance, medication reminders and companionship. We offer flexible shifts, DBS paid, holidays, pension, uniform, and access to exclusive discounts and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• DBS check required and right to work in the UK.
• No previous care experience needed; full training provided.
• Good communication and a compassionate, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support with meals, light domestic tasks and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and support to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Job description

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Tenterden, we're recruiting part-time and full-time carers to support our clients 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.

Set up as Independent Living facilities, our Extra Care units provide a safe and caring living environment for the residents, leaving them free to come and go as they please. Our staff are on hand to support them with their daily living requirements.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

We're currently recruiting for both full-time and part-time roles.

Full-time: 7am–2pm and 4pm–10pm with alternate weekends.

Part-time (weekends only): 7am–2pm and 4pm–10pm.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• 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 - £400 per referral

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.