Care Assistant - Merton

Cera Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility Scheme

BHN Rewards

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend £400

Career Pathways

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Menopause Friendly

Recognition Awards

Job summary

Cera Care is hiring caring individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. Whether you have prior experience or are new to care, your compassion, patience and genuine desire to help others will be valued.

We provide comprehensive training through the Cera Academy to build core skills and support your development. Your role may include personal care, medication support, meal prep and domestic tasks, but the real impact comes from companionship and reassurance you offer to those you support.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and understanding are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Commitment to person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Support with medications as trained.
• Help with cooking and light domestic duties.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and social engagement.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

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.