Care Assistant - Reablement

Cera Care; Tendring; On-site; GBP 16,024 - 22,823; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, &

Uniform

BH Extras benefits platform and Blue

Job summary

Cera Care is hiring a Care Assistant to support post-hospital patients in Manningtree and surrounding areas. You will assess individuals recently discharged from hospital and help implement care plans to enable early safe discharge.

You'll travel across Manningtree and nearby towns to deliver in-home care, with both part-time and full-time roles available (some weekend work). A driving licence and vehicle access are required, and no prior care experience is necessary as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required — full training provided
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
• Part-time and full-time roles available (some weekend work)
• Ability to travel across Manningtree and surrounding areas to provide post-hospital care

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals recently leaving hospital and ensure correct care plans are in place
• Travel across Manningtree and surrounding areas to provide post-hospital care
• Provide companionship and reassurance to patients and support with daily activities
• Support medication management, personal care, meals, and domestic tasks as part of post-hospital care

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 14.1 - GBP 14.1 - hourly

Job Description

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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