Care Assistant - Reablement

Cera Care Ltd; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG & uniform

Company mobile phone

BHN Extras benefits platform

Discounts on driving lessons & fuel

Paid maternity/paternity/ parental le

Training & career development

Care Certificate & NVQs

Wellbeing support

£400 referral bonus

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in Clacton and surrounding areas. You will travel across the region to provide post-hospital care, helping people recover at home and reduce NHS pressures. Training is provided and a driving licence is required for this role.

We offer block shift pay with guaranteed hours and a mix of part-time and full-time roles, with some weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required — full training provided.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Block shift pay with guaranteed hours available for flexible availability, with part-time and full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care tasks such as continence support, washing and dressing.
• Manage medication administration as prescribed.
• Prepare meals and assist with domestic tasks as needed.
• Offer companionship and reassurance to support recovery and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate person

Job description

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 be assessing individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and ensuring the correct care plans are put in place . 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.

About the role:

• 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

Benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to BHN Extras 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
• £400 referral bonus through Care Friends

Join Our Caring Community

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust