Care Assistant - Extra Care Nights

Cera Care Ltd; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider in St Leonards-on-Sea is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. Both part-time and full-time shifts are available, with responsibilities including personal care, medication management, and providing companionship. The role offers numerous benefits, including enhanced pay during bank holidays, holiday pay, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidates will have prior care experience and a compassionate approach to client support.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG check

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

Paid mileage

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care including continence support, washing, and dressing.
• Ability to manage medications effectively.
• Capacity to cook or prepare hot meals and assist with domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and medications.
• Prepare meals and help with domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship and support.

Skills

Previous experience in Care

Support and mentorship

Compassionate communication

Job description

Overview

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in St Leonards-on-Sea, we're recruiting part-time and full-time carers to support our clients in their own homes.

Do you have previous experience in Care and ready to start taking a step up to be a peer support for your colleagues? This is the perfect opportunity to continue your hands on care role, whilst supporting new carers joining us for the first time and potentially take the next step to team leader.

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.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing
• managing medications
• cooking or preparing hot meals
• helping with domestic tasks
• providing companionship, reassurance, and joy to the people you care for

Shifts

We are seeking full and part time staff, shifts include 7am-2pm and 4-10pm

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Career development opportunities, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme

Requirements

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.