Care Assistant - Melksham & Trowbridge

Cera Care; Melksham, Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility scheme

BHN rewards

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend

Career pathways

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to join our team as a Care Assistant in the community. You will focus on compassionate support, enabling clients to live independently while receiving daily assistance and social interaction.

Training is provided to develop core skills, with a clear path for progression within the Cera Academy, ensuring you feel valued and part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or support roles.
• Willingness to complete training and learn new skills.
• Strong communication and empathy with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support with meals, medication management, and domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and joy to those you care for.
• Ensure dignity, respect and privacy in all interactions.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

Care at Cera is a career, not just a job. We want our carers to see their profession as one with meaning, where they feel rewarded, can develop their skills and progress whilst truly making a difference. Our Cera Academy provides you with access to learning and development that shapes and builds core skills and behaviours, for now and for the future.

As a professional carer, your focus should be on what you do best - caring. That’s why our Cera Technology app streamlines admin tasks, giving you more time with those you support. With features like instant messaging, you’ll stay connected and receive quick, helpful responses when you need them.

Some of our other great benefits include:

• Cera Mobility Scheme - giving you access to exclusive discounts on car insurance, driving lessons, maintenance and more.
• Access to our BHN rewards platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and highstreet retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped £400 refer a friend scheme.
• Industry-leading career pathways, with various growth routes available.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and Wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• As a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.

Job Description

Working as a Care Assistant

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you’ve cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It’s your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including 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.