Care Assistant - Reablement

Cera Care; East Bergholt; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to help patients recovering from illness or surgery. This role involves providing personal care, companionship, and managing medication. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. Flexible part-time and full-time positions are available, with numerous benefits including enhanced pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Free DBS/PVG

Paid mileage between visits

Career development pathway

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• No previous care experience needed - full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Manage medication, prepare meals, and assist with domestic tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Time management

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Manningtree and surrounding areas.

You'll be supporting our mission to transform social care and help more people live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes. In this role, you'll support individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and need extra help while they recover. This vital service enables people to leave hospital sooner and helps reduce pressure on the NHS.

You'll be travelling across the region - including Manningtree, Tendering, Harwich, Frinton, Walton-on-the-Naze, and nearby areas - to provide post-hospital care to those recovering from illness or injury.

Are you kind, a people person, and passionate about making a difference? Then this could be the perfect role for you. As a Carer, you'll genuinely make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities may include personal care (continence support, washing, dressing), managing medication, preparing meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your greatest impact will be in the companionship and reassurance you bring.

Requirements

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
• No previous care experience needed - full training provided
• Block shift pay, with Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability
• Part-time and full-time roles available (some weekend work required)

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs - 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support: EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and glasses contribution
• £500 referral bonus through Care Friends

About the role

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech. Our technology streamlines admin, improves outcomes, and lets you focus on what matters most - caring. Predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams act quickly, reducing hospitalisations and fall risks.

If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort and confidence to others - apply today.

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check and requires the right to work in the UK. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion.