Care Assistant- Full time

Cera Care Ltd; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Probation bonus £250

Bank holiday uplift

Holiday pay & pension

DBS/PVG paid

Company mobile

Uniform provided

WeCare benefits

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus £400

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd in Sydenham is recruiting for full-time Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes. The role includes personal care, meal preparation and helping with medications, with travel time paid. You will provide companionship and support to improve quality of life.

Open to applicants with no prior experience; a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. The position offers guaranteed hours and a range of benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full-time role with weekend shifts possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing and continence support.
• Prepare hot meals and assist with household tasks.
• Administer or support with prescribed medications as directed.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Support clients in carrying out daily activities and maintain a safe living environment.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

People skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Sydenham. We're recruiting for full-time roles to support clients in their own homes, and the stated pay rate includes travel time.

If you're kind, enjoy working with people, and love making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you. No previous experience is required.

Your duties may include helping with personal care such as continence support, washing and dressing, managing medication, preparing hot meals, and supporting with household tasks. Most importantly, you'll provide companionship, reassurance, and comfort to the people you care for.

We have opportunities available in Sydenham, Bromley, Bickley, Downham, Sundridge, and nearby areas.

Important: You must be able to work a mix of shifts and alternate weekends.

Our benefits include:

• Guaranteed hours available: For anyone looking for 35–40 hours per week, we have guaranteed hours available.
• A £250 bonus payment once you successfully pass your probation.
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to our WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, vehicle maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• A leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with strong progression opportunities — 50% of salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests, and contributions towards glasses
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme — £400 per referral

Please note: This role requires a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive workplace.