Care Assistant - Reablement

Apex; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Mileage paid 35p per mile

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company phone & uniform

Job summary

Cera is hiring a Care Assistant to support people recently from hospital across Portsmouth, Havant and surrounding areas. You will provide compassionate daily care in home settings, helping with personal tasks, mobility and recovery, while delivering dignity and safety.

This role offers a variety of shifts, a £250 joining bonus*, DBS check provided, and full training. You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between visits; equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience and Health & Social Care NVQ or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Support people who recently left hospital to recover at home.
• Provide compassionate personal care and help with daily activities.
• Assist in mobility and ensuring safety and dignity during visits.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Education

Health & Social Care NVQ or working towards

Job description

Job Description

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Portsmouth & Havant. and receive a £250 Joining bonus* You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes. In this role you will support people who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness that require additional support whilst they recover. This is a vital care service that means people can leave hospital sooner and reduces pressure on the NHS.

We have work available across the area including Portsmouth, Havant, Hayling, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Petersfield, Gosport, Fareham, Cosham, Portchester, Tichfield, Whitley, Hedgeend and Wickham.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day!

More about this role:

• For this role, you require previous experience in Care and either hold a Health & Social Care relevant NVQ or be willing to work towards one.
• A variety of shift patterns are available and this role is paid as a block hourly rate, covering travel time and care visits.
• We have part-time and full-time roles available, some weekend work will be required.
• For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

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.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

*T&C's Apply, reablement contract only, payable after probation

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