Care Assistant - Reablement

Cera Care Ltd; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Care Assistant in Clacton and surrounding areas. In this role, you will support individuals recovering from illness or surgery by providing personal care and companionship. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. The position offers part-time and full-time shifts with flexible hours. Join us and make a difference in people's lives while enjoying various employee benefits such as enhanced pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Company mobile phone

Uniform

Paid mileage between visits

Access to WeCare benefits platform

Career development pathways

Wellbeing support

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed; full training provided.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• This role is subject to a DBS check and requires the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Manage medication and prepare meals.
• Assist with domestic tasks and offer companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time management

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Clacton 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 Clacton, Tendering, Harwich, Manningtree, 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

• Personal care (continence support, washing, dressing)
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Helping with domestic tasks
• Providing companionship and reassurance to service users

Role details

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

Requirements

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.

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

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Whether you've worked in care before, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others — your compassion and values are what matter most. We'll provide all the training you need.